In an ongoing encounter in Adigam village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, three army personnel and a police officer sustained injuries, officials confirmed on Saturday.
The incident occurred during a gunfight between militants and security forces, following a cordon and search operation in the area. According to a senior official, the injured include three soldiers and the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) of Kulgam, all of whom are in stable condition.
The encounter, which began early in the morning, escalated as security forces responded to the militant presence in Adigam, part of the Devsar area. A traffic police officer, Additional Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Mumtaz Ali, was also injured by a stray bullet near the site of the encounter. His injuries were reported to be minor.
The operation remains ongoing, as security forces work to neutralize the militants. This clash follows a similar encounter that occurred on September 22 in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district, where security forces also faced militant resistance.
The encounter in Kulgam comes just days ahead of Phase 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections, raising concerns about heightened militant activity in the region. Security forces continue to maintain strict vigilance as operations proceed.Local authorities have urged the public to remain cautious as efforts to ensure safety in the district are intensified.