Encounter breaks out between terrorists and forces in Budgam, operation underway

Download AppNewsIndiaEncounter breaks out between terrorists and forces in Budgam, operation underway The operation is currently underway, and additional security personnel have been deployed to the area to prevent the militants from escaping.A top non-local commander of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit is believed to be trapped in the area.Budgam,Sep 29, 2026 23:58 ISTAn encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Gurwethkalan area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday.Acting on an intelligence input, joint security forces cordoned off Gurwethkalan village and launched a search operation. During the searches, the presence of militants was confirmed, leading to an exchange of fire.The operation is currently underway.According to sources, a top non-local Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander is believed to be trapped inside the cordoned area. Security forces have intensified the operation and further details are awaited.- Ends