What Happened in J&K's Kulgam District? Three Terrorists Killed!

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Key Takeaways
- Three terrorists killed in Kulgam district.
- Joint forces involved include the Army and police.
- Ongoing operations aim to secure the area and assess further threats.
- Efforts are part of a larger strategy against terrorism and its funding.
Srinagar, Aug 2 (NationPress) Three terrorists were eliminated during an intense exchange of gunfire with security forces in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. Following intelligence reports regarding the presence of terrorists in the Akhal forest region, a joint operation involving the Army, the Central Reserve Police Force, and Jammu and Kashmir Police was initiated.
The officials reported that the operation began on Friday, leading to a fierce exchange of fire where one terrorist was killed overnight, followed by the deaths of two more today. The operation remains ongoing as teams work to secure the area and determine if additional terrorists are hiding.
While the identities of the deceased terrorists are under investigation, preliminary reports suggest that at least two of them may be locals. Security forces have intensified their operations against terrorist groups across the region, with the Army maintaining a heightened state of alert along the Line of Control (LoC).
The death of these three notorious Pakistani terrorists, identified in connection with the deadly Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22, highlights the ongoing efforts of the joint forces. These individuals, including LeT commander Suleman Shah and his associates Abu Hamza and Jibran, were eliminated on July 28 during a separate operation in the Dachigam national park area.
This operation, dubbed Operation Mahadev, is part of a broader strategy by security forces to combat terrorism. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, intensified anti-terror operations have been launched against armed terrorists and their supporters, including overground workers (OGWs).
The authorities are also targeting drug smugglers and peddlers, as it is believed that the proceeds from drug trafficking and hawala networks are funneled to sustain terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
These coordinated, intelligence-driven operations aim to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism in the region, rather than solely focusing on eliminating armed militants.