Kulgam continues to reel under siege for fifth day as operation intensified
Srinagar: The ongoing violent cordon and search operation by Indian troops in Kulgam district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir entered its fifth consecutive day, Tuesday, further deepening the suffering of local residents.
According to Kashmir Media Service, one Kashmiri youth was confirmed martyred by Indian troops during the operation, as per official claims, while independent media reports suggest that at least five youth were killed since the operation began on Friday in the Akhal area of the district.
Indian police officials acknowledged that the troops are deploying drones, Rudra helicopters, and elite Special Forces to suppress resistance in the area. Clashes were reported between the Indian troops and local youth, in which four Indian soldiers were injured, according to the latest reports.
Additional forces have been rushed to the area to reinforce the siege, which has now been extended to adjoining localities. Senior Indian officials, including Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat and General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 15 Corps Lt Gen Prashant Srivastava, visited the site to supervise the brutal operation.
