Kulgam  

Two terrorists were killed in an encounter that took place between terrorists and security forces in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. Watch MyNation in 100 seconds for the top headlines from across the country.

The bodies of the terrorists have been recovered from the encounter spot in Nipora area of Kulgam district, according to officials

According to sources, violent protests have left 53 people injured Kulgam search operation after masses gathered in protest at the encounter site upon hearing gunshots fired in the area. 3 militants who triggered the gunfight with security forces managed to escape the house in which they were hid

According to the officials, the operation started on Tuesday evening after they received specific input about terrorists hiding in Tazipora village of Kulgam district. 

As the joint team of forces intensified the searches and fired some warning shots towards the suspected spot, the terrorists hiding inside opened fire leading to a gunfight in which two militants have been killed
 

Pakistani-based terrorist groups are trying to push more operatives into the Indian side across the LoC. There has also been a constant effort to radicalise Kashmiri youth and convince them into joining terrorist ranks.

A complete poll boycott was witnessed in various hamlets like Bugam A, B, C, D and Herpora Bugam. Brisk polling was seen at Waltengunad, Panzgamnad, Kund, Akhal and Devsar constituencies.

During preliminary interrogation, the accused revealed that he was tasked to throw the grenade by the Kulgam commander of terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen.
 

According to the security forces, the exchange of gunfire in Kulgam is still on and it is believed that three militants are trapped in the area. Sources claim that they have successfully neutralised one of the terrorists but his identity is yet to be ascertained. 

The Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militant, identified as Shahnawaz Ahmad Teli, was apprehended from Saharanpur. It was later found out that he hailed from Kulgam in Jammu and Kashmir. 

Recently, the photograph of the Ph.D. scholar-turned-militant Waseem Ahmad Rather went viral on social media with a message asking young people to the banned terror outfits and fight against the army

At least four militants got trapped after security forces cordoned the Kellem village in Kulgam district. As a retaliation, the militants started heavy firing on the forces.