Kulgam encounter: Death toll climbs to 8
Srinagar (PTI): The death toll in the twin encounters in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir climbed to eight on Sunday as security forces recovered bodies of two more terrorists, officials said.
The twin encounters began on Saturday in two villages of Kulgam district.
"Bodies of two terrorists were recovered from Modergam encounter site while four bodies of terrorists were recovered from Chinnigam site," the officials said.
Two army soldiers, including an elite Para Commando, laid down their lives while battling the terrorists, they said.
The anti-militancy operation was going on till last reports came in.
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Heavy rainfall in several parts of Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Bengaluru, including HSR Layout, Hampinagara, Bagalagunte, Varthur, Doddanekundi, RR Nagar, Rajamahal Guttahalli, V Nagenahalli, Shettihalli, Kadugodi, Hagadur, Singasandra, Koramangala, Vijayanagar, Chamarajpet, and areas surrounding Majestic.
The rain, which began on Friday night, continued into Saturday evening, causing traffic congestion at several signals. Waterlogging was reported on major roads, making it difficult for commuters to navigate.
Low-lying areas and underpasses witnessed severe water stagnation, leading to disruptions. Sarjapur Road, in particular, experienced significant water accumulation, resulting in chaos for the past three to four days.
