India, Aug. 8 -- The longest encounter in decades between security forces and terrorists hiding in the deep Akhal forests of Kulgam district entered its seventh day on Thursday.

Officials told that the intermittent firing continued throughout the night, resulting in injuries to three more army personnel.

"Half dozen security personnel have been injured so far in the encounter. The injured soldiers were shifted to a military hospital for treatment," they added.

"During the exchange of fire, three soldiers sustained injuries on Thursday," an official said, adding that the search operation is ongoing with reinforcements deployed.

The encounter began last Friday after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Akhal for...