An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Guddar forest area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, officials confirmed. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants, a joint team of the Indian Army, CRPF, and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police launched a search operation in the area. The terrorists opened fire on the approaching troops, triggering a fierce gun battle. The forest area has been cordoned off, and additional reinforcements have been deployed to prevent any escape. Intermittent firing continues, and authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Further updates are awaited.
