Terrorist killed, Army officer injured in Kulgam encounter

A terrorist has been killed while an Army officer was injured in the ongoing encounter in the Guddar forest area of Kulgam district, the Army said.

In a post on X, the Army, said based on a specific intelligence input by the Police, joint search operation was launched in the Guddar forest.

It said vigilant troops observed suspicious activity and upon being challenged, terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire.

“During the operation one terrorist has been eliminated and a junior commissioned officer suffered injuries. Operation is in progress,” it said.