‘Operation Akhal': Terrorist killed in encounter in J&K's Kulgam encounter, says Indian Army
'Intermittent and Intense fire fight continued through the night. Alert troops responded with caliberated fire and tightened the nooze while maintaining contact,' Chinar Corps of the Indian Army posted on its official X handle.
'One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces so far," it said further.
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