Bhaskar LIVE Updates: Encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir

An encounter has started between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir Kulgam in the early hours of Wednesday. This encounter is going on in the Hadigam area here. Police and security forces are present at the spot. More details are awaited from Kashmir Police.

Today’s other major news…

Blast in Yemen arms depot; 6 killed, 32 injured

A bomb exploded on Tuesday at an arms depot in Yemen’s southern province of Abyan. 6 people have died in this accident, while 32 people have been injured. The blast took place in the early hours of a market pass in Lauder city. However, it is not known what caused the explosion.

Officials have said that the death toll could rise further. No organization has claimed responsibility for the blast so far. The depot was used to store weapons and explosives, which are usually sold in the Lauder market. Al Qaeda is active in this area.

Assam cabinet starts work to identify Indian Muslims

On Tuesday, the Assam cabinet gave Indian Muslim status to 5 Muslim communities. This includes Godiya, Modiya, Jolha, Deshi and Sayyid Muslim communities. The Chief Minister of Assam gave this information by tweeting.