Security Forces killed Six Terrorists, Lose Two Soldiers in Kulgam Dual Encounters

Six terrorists were neutralized and two soldiers sacrificed their lives during two separate encounters in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported on Sunday. "The bodies of two terrorists were recovered from the Modergam encounter site while four bodies were recovered from the Chinnigam site on Sunday," they said.

The twin confrontations in the Kulgam district's villages commenced on Saturday. Two army personnel, including a distinguished para commando, lost their lives in the clashes with the terrorists, according to the officials.

Discussing the operations, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police RR Swain remarked that neutralizing such a significant number of terrorists marked a substantial achievement. "Undoubtedly, this is a big milestone in the efforts towards strengthening the security environment. These successes are very meaningful both substantively as well as in terms of messaging," he said.

Swain emphasized that the successful operations signify progress in the ongoing fight against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. "This is an indication that the security architecture and involvement of people is leading to the flow of human intelligence and this fight (against terror) will be taken to its logical conclusion," he added.