Clash in Kashmir; three terrorists killed

NEW DELHI: Security forces killed three terrorists in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The encounter took place last night in the Redwani Payeen area in Kulgam.

In a post on X from the Indian Army's Chinar Corps official handle, it was said, "A joint operation that commenced on the intervening night of May 6-7 in the general area of Redwani Payeen, Kulgam, has been concluded after a relentless vigil of approximately 40 hours. 4 terrorists have been eliminated along with the recovery of war-like stores, inflicting yet another hit on the terror ecosystem."

"The Chinar Corps remains committed to maintaining peace and tranquility in Kashmir," it added.

Earlier on Tuesday, a fierce exchange of fire broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Redwani Payeen area of south Kashmir's Kulgam. Following this, the operation was jointly launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police.