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.
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.
Reportedly two terrorists killed so far.
— Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) June 24, 2018
