Operation Akhal - one terrorist killed in J&K
Operation Akhal - one terrorist killed in J&K
Yashwant Bhaskar
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Aug 02, 2025, 11:36 AM IST
Under Operation Akhal, an encounter is going on between the army and terrorists in Kulgam area of Kashmir since late Friday night. In this encounter, the Indian Army has killed one terrorist.
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