Gunfight Erupts in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam District: One Terrorist Killed, Soldier Injured
A fierce gunfight broke out on Monday between security forces and terrorists in the Gudar forest area of Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. In this ongoing encounter, security forces killed one terrorist, while one Army soldier suffered injuries. The injured soldier received quick medical attention as teams rushed him to a nearby hospital. Reinforcements arrived swiftly to support the operation in the cordoned-off zone.
Officials shared that the clash started after joint teams of security forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) based on tips about terrorists hiding in the area. "As our forces approached, the terrorists hiding there opened fire, sparking the encounter. Firing continued in the area as per the latest updates," the officials added.
This incident highlights the aggressive anti-terrorist operations underway in Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces target not just the armed terrorists but also their overground workers (OGWs) and sympathizers to dismantle the entire terror ecosystem in the Union Territory (UT). They believe eliminating only the gun-wielding militants isn’t enough—cracking down on those who support and sustain terrorism is key.
After the suspension of Operation Sindoor, terrorists have ramped up infiltration attempts from the Pakistani side of the Line of Control (LoC). Jammu and Kashmir shares a 740-km-long LoC, which the Indian Army guards vigilantly. On top of that, a 240-km International Border in Jammu, Samba, and Kathua districts falls under the Border Security Force (BSF) watch.
Terrorist groups, backed by Pakistan, often use drones along the International Border to smuggle weapons, drugs, and cash into India for their operations in Jammu and Kashmir. To counter this, the BSF deploys advanced anti-drone technology, stopping terror handlers in Pakistan from fueling violence through these aerial drops.
Security forces also keep a close eye on drug smugglers and peddlers, as they suspect funds from drug smuggling and hawala money rackets directly support terrorism. Investigations often trace these networks back to Pakistan, where terror operatives’ handlers operate from.
