Kulgam Encounter Enters Second Day
Heavy firing between security forces and militants continued for a second day in the forested Guddar area of Kulgam district. The encounter resumed early Tuesday after a pause overnight.
Casualties Confirmed
Two Indian Army personnel – Subedar Perbhat Gaur and Lance Naik Narender Sindhu – were killed in the initial exchange of fire. An Army major sustained injuries but is reported stable. Four militants were also killed, including one identified local and another suspected Pakistani national known as “Rehman Bhai.”
Joint Operation Underway
The operation began after intelligence inputs indicated militant presence in the region. The Indian Army, CRPF, and J&K Police are jointly conducting the search. Security forces continue to comb the dense forest to locate any remaining militants.
Tributes and Leadership Response
The Army’s Chinar Corps paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, calling them martyrs of bravery. Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat visited the encounter site and praised the coordination between all security agencies.
