An encounter between security forces and terrorists erupted in Adigam village, located in the Devsar area of Kulgam district, on Saturday, resulting in injuries to four security personnel and a traffic police officer. According to reports from the news agency PTI, the clash began when security forces initiated a cordon and search operation in the region.
Authorities confirmed that additional superintendent of police (traffic) Mumtaz Ali sustained minor injuries from a stray bullet near the encounter site. The injured security personnel were part of the ongoing anti-terrorist operation, which aims to maintain safety and security in the area.
The Kashmir Zone Police took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to provide updates on the situation, stating, “Encounter has started at Adigam Devsar area of #Kulgam. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.”
This encounter follows another recent incident on September 22, where security forces clashed with terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district. The timing of these events is significant, as they come just ahead of Phase 3 of the ongoing assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.
The first phase of polling was conducted on September 18, followed by the second phase on September 25, covering six districts in the Ganderbal, Budgam, Srinagar, and Jammu regions, including Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch. The third and final phase of polling is set for October 1, with vote counting scheduled for October 8.
These assembly elections mark a critical moment for the Union Territory, as they are being held after a decade-long gap and are the first since the abrogation of Article 370.
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