J&K: CRPF jawan killed, civilian injured in Pulwama encounter
A CRPF jawan was killed and a civilian injured in an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. Forces launched a cordon-and-search operation at Chinar Bagh in Mohalla Takiya, late on Friday following information about terrorists' presence. The terrorists, taking advantage of the darkness, fled from the spot; the operation was called off early this morning.
Owner of house also injured due to terrorists firing
"As soon as the search party approached the suspect's house, militants hiding inside fired indiscriminately due to which the house owner Bashir Ahmad sustained an injury and is stated to be stable now," a police official said. During the initial exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces, a CRPF jawan sustained injuries, he added. The jawan, Mandeep Kumar, later succumbed to injuries.
