Kulgam Encounter: Four Security Personnel Injured, Elections in Jammu and Kashmir Continue
In Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir, three army personnel and one police officer were injured during an encounter with terrorists. The injured are stable now, according to a senior police official.
The encounter began after security forces received information about terrorist movements in the Arigam area late Friday night. When the forces arrived, they were met with gunfire, leading to an ongoing exchange.
Kashmir Inspector General of Police (IGP) VK Birdi stated, “The security forces received information yesterday late at night regarding the movement of terrorists in the Arigam area. When the security forces reached, they started firing and there was an exchange of fire. After that, an encounter began and is underway right now. Three security and one police personnel have minor injuries. They are stable. The operation is going on and it will take some time to conclude. More details will come after the operation concludes.”
Meanwhile, preparations for the third phase of elections in North Kashmir are complete. The elections are being held in three phases, with the final phase scheduled for October 1 and vote counting on October 8. These are the first elections since the abrogation of Article 370.
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Kulgam -: Kulgam is a district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and is located in the northern part of India.
Encounter -: An encounter is a fight or battle between security forces and terrorists or criminals. In this case, it happened in Kulgam.
Security Personnel -: Security personnel are people like soldiers and police officers who protect the country and its citizens. They keep us safe from dangers like terrorists.
Terrorists -: Terrorists are people who use violence and fear to achieve their goals. They often target innocent people and create trouble.
IGP -: IGP stands for Inspector General of Police. It is a high-ranking officer in the police force who oversees law and order in a large area.
VK Birdi -: VK Birdi is the name of the Inspector General of Police in Kashmir. He is responsible for managing the police force in that region.
Elections -: Elections are a process where people vote to choose their leaders. In this case, people in Jammu and Kashmir are voting to elect their representatives.
Article 370 -: Article 370 was a special law that gave Jammu and Kashmir more autonomy than other Indian states. It was removed in 2019, making the region more integrated with the rest of India.
Polling -: Polling is the process of voting in an election. People go to polling stations to cast their votes for their preferred candidates.
Vote Counting -: Vote counting is the process of counting all the votes cast in an election to determine who won. It usually happens after all the voting is done.
