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J&K: 5 terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter; operation underway

IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that operation is underway in two villages of the Kulgam district in Kashmir.

kashmir kulgam encounter Image Source : PTIJ&K: 4 terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter; operation underway

At least 5 terrorists were neutralized in twin encounters in Kulgam district's Pombai and Gopalpora villages on Wednesday. IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that operation is underway in both these villages. Reportedly, terrorist Commander of proscribed terror outfit TRF, Afaq Sikander was killed in Gopalpora.

Earlier on Tuesday, a Pakistani terrorist and his associate have been eliminated in an encounter in the Hyderpora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. 

Meanwhile, a major tragedy was averted by the Pulwama Police & security forces, as two LeT terrorist associates Amir Bashir and Mukhtar Bhat were arrested during a joint Naka checking. 2 ready to use IEDs were recovered from them during the search. 

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