Jammu and Kashmir: Jawan, 2 civilians injured in Kulgam encounter

Image Source : PTI/REPRESENTATIVE He said the search operation turned into an encounter when terrorists opened fire at security forces, who retaliated.

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A jawan and two civilians were injured in an encounter between militants and security forces
Security forces launched a cordon operation in Batpora village of Kulgam
He said the search operation turned into an encounter when terrorists opened fire at security forces

Jammu and Kashmir: A jawan and two civilians were injured in an encounter between militants and security forces on Monday in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Security forces launched a cordon operation in Batpora village of Kulgam following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

He said the search operation turned into an encounter when terrorists opened fire at security forces, who retaliated.

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"An Army soldier and two civilians got injured in the ongoing #encounter. All the three injured shifted to hospital for treatment. #Operation going on. Further details shall follow," a police spokesman tweeted.