Srinagar: The Army Major who was injured in a gunfight between government forces and militants in Achabal area of southern Kashmir’s Anantnag district has succumbed to his injuries, reported ANI.
Three army personnel including a Major ranking officer were injured during the gunfight at Bidoora village in Achabal.
#UPDATE Jammu and Kashmir: Army Major injured in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Anantnag has succumbed to his injuries. The injured soldier is undergoing treatment https://t.co/MIgD7kPSQk
— ANI (@ANI) June 17, 2019
The deceased was identified as Rahul Verma. Meanwhile, reports said that the injured personnel are being treated in a local hospital.