Encounter underway in Kulgam’s Halan forest area; Three Jawans injured
Encounter has erupted at the high reaches of the Halan forest area in Kulgam district. The operation, involving the combined efforts of the Army and Kulgam Police, is currently underway as security forces engage with unidentified militants.
#KulgamEncounterUpdate: Three (03) jawans got injured in the #encounter. They are being evacuated to hospital for treatment. Search in the area intensifies. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/Wq0ND6GSZr
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 4, 2023
Initial reports suggest that three jawans have sustained injuries during the exchange of fire. The injured personnel have swiftly been attended to, and arrangements for their evacuation to a medical facility are underway. The injured jawans are being transported to a hospital for immediate treatment.
The security forces have intensified their search efforts in the region, as the operation unfolds. The area has been cordoned off, and security personnel are meticulously combing the terrain as part of their search operation.