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Kulgam Encounter: 2 Terrorists Killed In Encounter With Security Forces

A search operation by security forces turned into an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam on Tuesday.

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Two terrorists were killed on Tuesday during an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district that began as a search operation earlier.

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kulgam's Redwani area late on Monday night and after that they received information about presence of terrorists in the area which on Tuesday turned into an encounter.

Visuals From Kulgam

ANI shared visuals of Kulgam from today morning when the encounter started in the Redwani Payeen area of Kulgam.

As per the latest reports, the search operation turned into an encounter which is being carried out currently.

Kulgam Encounter: Where Were Terrorists Found?

The terrorists were found inside a house which caught fire on Tuesday morning due to firing exchange during the encounter.

A senior police officer said at least two bodies were seen at the encounter site and efforts are on to retrieve those.

"The identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras can be revealed only after the bodies are retrieved," he added.