Army Major, 3 other personnel killed in Pulwama encounter

DN Bureau
Monday, February 18, 2019 9:39 AM

Four Indian Army personnel, including a Major, were killed and another injured during an encounter with terrorists in Pinglan area of Pulwama district on Monday.

Pulwama: Four Indian Army personnel, including a Major, were killed and another injured during an encounter with terrorists in Pinglan area of Pulwama district on Monday.

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The personnel belonged to 55 Rashtriya Rifles, according to Army sources.
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They said an Army Major and three other personnel were killed in the encounter that broke out early this morning in Pinglan area, adding one Army personnel was injured.

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The incident comes four days after 40 CRPF personnel were killed in the same district after their convoy came under terror attack in Awantipora area.