J&K: Army jawan martyred in encounter with militants in Kupwara
An Army jawan was killed in an encounter with militants in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir today. The security forces were carrying out searches when the militants opened fire on them, resulting in injuries to one soldier. The injured jawan was evacuated to 92 Base Hospital of the Army but he succumbed to injuries. The martyred jawan was identified as Ram Babu Sahai.
The operation was called off as security forces found nothing
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation at Kachloo village in Handwara area of Kupwara district following information about the presence of militants there. The operation was called off as security forces found nothing incriminating during the searches, a police official said.
