SRINAGAR: The operation against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered its 4th day on Monday as intermittent overnight firing continued in the Akhal forest area of the district.
Officials said intermittent firing and blasts continued in the forest area of the district.
Joint forces, including the Army, CRPF and J&K Police, have extended the area under the CASO (Cordon & Search Operation) as officers are closely monitoring the situation.
One terrorist has been killed and another critically injured in this operation so far, while four soldiers have sustained injuries.
The Army has deployed Rudra helicopters, drones and Para commandos to ensure that the hiding terrorists are unable to escape.
Security forces have been carrying out aggressive operations against the terrorists in the hinterland, while the Army has been on maximum alert guarding the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K.