This Article is From May 07, 2016

Armyman Killed In Encounter Near Line Of Control

Armyman Killed In Encounter Near Line Of Control

Combing operations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district are currently underway. (Representational Image)

Kupwara: An Armyman was killed on Friday during an encounter with a group of terrorists along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.

Sepoy Ramesh Chand Yadav was seriously injured during the gun battle which began as the troops foiled an infiltration bid in the Keran sector, an Army spokesperson said, adding the jawan died when he was being evacuated from the encounter site.

Combing operations at the site are currently underway.

This is the first major infiltration bid after snow started melting from mountainous passes along the Line of Control.

 
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