An encounter erupted early on Thursday morning between security forces and terrorists in the Kadder area of Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir.

As per a post by the Kashmir Zone Police on X (formerly Twitter), the authorities confirmed the commencement of the encounter and mentioned that police and security forces were actively engaged at the site. "Encounter has started at Kadder area of Kulgam district. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," the tweet read.