Militant killed, Army officer injured in Kulgam encounter

Srinagar, Sept 08 : A militant 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, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), 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, militants opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire.

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

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