2 Armymen Succumb to Injuries as Akhal Kulgam Encounter Enters Day 9 – Alfaaz – The Words

Srinagar: Two armymen, who were injured during exchange of gunfire in Akhal forest of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, have succumbed to their injuries as encounter entered its ninth day on Saturday.

News agency KNC reported official sources as informing that the gunfight, which began last Friday evening, entered its ninth day today with intense firing during night.

“Throughout the Saturday night, intense explosions and intermittent firing were reported from the encounter site, as security forces tightened the cordon around the suspected places in the area,” sources said. “Drone surveillance and additional reinforcements have been deployed to cover difficult forest terrain.”

They said the extended duration of the operation indicates the presence of multiple militants who are offering stiff resistance.

“The injured soldiers were evacuated to a hospital for treatment could not survive and succumbed to injuries today”, a sources said.

Officials said that the operation remains in progress, with additional troops deployed to prevent any escape. The area continues to be under a strict cordon as forces attempt to neutralise the militants.