J&K: Army guns down two Lashkar militants in Kulgam, encounter underway

The gunfight between militants and a joint team of police, army, and paramilitary is underway.

Security forces gunned down two Lashkar-e-Taiba militants during an encounter in south Kashmir’s Kulgam, police said on Sunday. The gunfight between militants and a joint team of police, army, and paramilitary is underway. There are also reports of a clash between protestors and security forces.

The security forces were carrying out operations to clear a national highway prior to the Amarnath Yatra, which begins June 28, when the gunfight broke out.

Internet services have been suspended in Kulgam district following the ambush.

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