J&K: Jawan killed, Major among 4 injured in encounter in Kupwara

Srinagar: The Army foiled an attack by Pakistan Border Action Team along the Line of Control in Kupwara on Saturday. During action, one soldier was killed, while four others, including a Major, were injured.

A Pakistani terrorist was also killed in the gunfight.

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The encounter, the second in Kupwara in three days, started in the district's Kamkari area following information about possible terrorist movements in the region.

The deceased and the injured soldiers were evacuated from the operation site, as the gunfight was still underway, the Army said. (with Agency inputs)

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