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Rajouri military Op: Three army personnel killed, 3 injured, say officials

Armed forces personnel stands deployed near military operation site in JK. [File Photo]

Rajouri: Three army personnel were killed and as many were injured after militants ambushed two Army vehicles in Thanmandi area of Rajouri district on Thursday, officials said.

An official told the news agency Kashmir News Observer that military operation was being conducted in Dera Ki Gali area of Thanamandi since light.

He said that at around 3:45 pm today, two army vehicle carrying personnel to the operation site was ambushed by militants in Dera ki Gali, also known as DKG.

“The fire was retaliated to, however, in the exchange of fire three military personnel got killed, while three were injured. Operation is in progress and further details are being ascertained,” the official said. (KNO)

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