Srinagar: Two army soldiers succumbed and two others injured as the exchange of fire between militants and security forces continued throughout last night, as the encounter entered its ninth day in the Akhal forest area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
Official sources said that four army soldiers were injured in an intense exchange of fire between militants and security forces late last night. However, two among the four injured armymen succumbed. The deceased soldiers have been identified as constable Harminder Singh and Lance Naik Preetpal Singh both from 19 RR.
Notably, this operation is the longest ongoing operation in Valley, entering its ninth day. On the first night of the gunfight, one militant was killed and four army soldiers were injured.
Offcials said that since this is a vast, dense forest area, the operation may be prolonged.(GNS)
