Kulgam op enters Day 7; Northern Commander, DGP review situation

SRINAGAR: Amid an ongoing anti-terror operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district — which entered its seventh day Thursday — Army’s Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma visited the region to review the counter-terrorism grid . Later that evening, DGP Nalin Prabhat visited the district and reviewed the security situation.

During his visit, Lt Gen Sharma was briefed on the security situation, operational readiness of the troops and ongoing operations, the Army said in a statement. “He complimented all ranks for their steadfastness and resilience, enabling the Army’s resolute commitment in ensuring peace and security in the region,” the statement said.

Meanwhile, senior police and security officials are monitoring the Kulgam operation , which began on Aug 1 in Akhal Khulsan forest after a joint team of the Army, J&K Police, and other forces launched a search operation based on intelligence inputs about the presence of three to five terrorists in the area. Police said the troops came under fire during the search, triggering a gunfight.

On Aug 2, police said two unidentified terrorists were killed in the encounter.

According to officials, the cordon had been extended and the operation remained underway till the time of filing this report.