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Soldier killed as Army thwarts infiltration bid in Kupwara


Date:- 09 Jul 2022


An Army soldier and a militant were killed in a gunfight along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir on Friday. The gunfight erupted after an infiltration attempt was made by a group of militants in the Tanghdar sector of Kupwara district.

On noticing a suspicious movement of militants along the LoC, Army soldiers challenged them. The militants opened fire, which was retaliated effectively, in which one militant was killed, an official said, adding in the exchange of fire, an Army soldier was also killed.

An AK-47 rifle, three AK magazines, four pistols, three pistol magazines, five hand grenades and other ammunition were seized from the spot, officials said.

The Army operation was still underway and further details were awaited, the officials added.

Courtesy: The Tribune India :8th July , 2022