The anti-terrorism campaign in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir is now going on for the 7th day. 3 security forces personnel were injured in an encounter on Thursday. According to officials, this is the longest this year’s longest operation.

Nalin Prabhat, the head of Jammu and Kashmir Police, went and inspected the campaign site and took stock of the situation. At the same time, Army Northern Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma also reviewed the security system and anti -terrorism system in South Kashmir. He praised the jawans’ encouragement and way of working.

Soldier injured during encounter

According to officials, 3 soldiers have been injured in the encounter on Thursday morning, while so far a total of 7 soldiers have been injured in this campaign. Security forces are using all modern techniques including drones and helicopters to find terrorists.

Two terrorists killed

The encounter started when the security forces received special intelligence information about the presence of terrorists in the Akhl forest area of South Kashmir. After this, a search operation started by siege.

Firing started between the two sides on Friday, but firing was stopped at night. The encounter started again on Saturday in which two terrorists were killed. Their group and identity have not been ascertained yet.

Security forces have tightened the siege and additional jawans have been deployed so that the operation was successful. Along with Police Chief Nalin Prabhat, Deputy Inspector General of Police Kashmir VK Birdi and other senior officers are also present in Kulgam. He inquired about the ongoing campaign, strategies and deployment of soldiers on the spot.

Army Commander Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma appreciated the hard work and patience of the soldiers on Twitter (now X), saying that their commitment is strengthening peace and security in the area. He thanked all the soldiers that they are working with full force while playing their duty.

The longest campaign in Kashmir Valley

This campaign is the longest anti -terrorism campaign in Kashmir Valley so far this year. In Kulgam, security forces are constantly working hard to catch terrorists and make the area safe.

Officials say that security forces are engaged in finding terrorists using drones, helicopters and other techniques in a difficult area. The encounter continues and the soldiers have been instructed to be vigilant.

Along with the encounter between militants and security forces in Akhl-Devsar area of Kulgam district of South Kashmir, a widespread siege and search operation continues for the seventh day. On Wednesday (6 August 2025), after heavy firing overnight, there was a tense silence throughout the day. After a group of 4-5 terrorists got caught in the forest area, the security forces have not achieved much success till now. So far only one terrorist has been killed in this campaign, while 4 army personnel have been injured so far.

Officials said heavy firing took place throughout the night as the security forces had strengthened their hold on the area to chase the hidden terrorists. Sources said, “The firing stopped on Wednesday morning, but the campaign is still active. A comprehensive search operation is going on.”

Officials assured
Security forces, including Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel and Para Commandos, are strictly siege to the entire area so that there is no way left for the terrorists to escape. Drone and other monitoring equipment are being used to monitor the movement inside the encounter area, while additional forces have been deployed to close all possible entry and exit routes. Officials assured that all possible steps are being taken to ensure safety of citizens and reduce other possible damage.

The exact number of terrorists is not disclosed
One of the longest campaigns in Kulgam in recent times, this campaign started last week after receiving intelligence about the presence of terrorists in Akhhal Devsar region. Although the authorities have not disclosed the exact number of trapped terrorists, sources say that many armed people are hiding in the area. Police officials said that after the campaign is over, the identity of the terrorist and other details related to it will be shared.

The siege will continue for 2-3 days
A senior official said, “Our priority is to save security forces and citizens from casualties, reducing the threat.” Officials said that the siege will continue for at least 2-3 days with entering the important phase of the campaign, until the area is completely freed from the presence of terrorists.

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