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J&K: 3 soldiers, civilian injured in Baramulla encounter; operation ongoing

Commenting on the encounter, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said the exact location of the encounter was Malwa.

Edited by: Vani Mehrotra @vani_mehrotra New Delhi Published : Apr 21, 2022 6:46 IST, Updated : Apr 21, 2022 7:30 IST
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J-K: 3 soldiers, one civilian receive minor injuries in ongoing encounter in Baramulla

Highlights

  • The encounter between terrorists and security forces was reported in the wee hours of Thursday
  • The injured civilian received minor injuries, police said
  • Budgam Police and Army were involved in the operation

At least three soldiers were injured during an ongoing encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours of Thursday. According to the details, the gunfight was reported from the Baramulla district of the Union Territory. 

One civilian was also injured amid the encounter. 

Commenting on the encounter, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said the exact location of the encounter was Malwa. 

"Exact location of the encounter is Malwa. In the initial exchange of fire, three soldiers and a civilian received minor injuries. Operation in progress. Further details shall follow," Kumar said.

Budgam Police and Army were involved in the operation, police said.

(With inputs from ANI)

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