Jawan injured in firing by militants

An Army jawan was on Thursday injured when militants opened fire at the security forces in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here.

Jammu: An Army jawan was on Thursday injured when militants opened fire at the security forces in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said here.

During an ambush laid by the Army on a tip off about the militants presence in Salampura area of Dera Ki Gali belt in the district early today, militants fired at the security troops, defence sources said.

One Army jawan was injured in the firing, they said, adding that the injured has been hospitalised.
Troops has launched a cordon and search operation in the area.

PTI

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