Jammu & Kashmir

Five army personnel injured in ongoing military Op in Doda, say officials

Armed forces personnel patrol near military operation site in JK. [FPK Photo/ Vikar Syed]

Doda: At least five soldiers including an officer were “critically injured” as military operation against militants is underway in a forest area of Doda district, officials said on Tuesday.

“Based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint operation by Indian Army and JKP was in progress in General area North of Doda,” army said in a statement.

The contact with militants, the army said, was established at around 2100 hours last night “in which heavy firefight ensued”.

“Initial reports suggest injuries to our bravehearts,” the army said, adding, “Additional troops have been moved into the area.

Official sources told GNS that at least five army personnel including an officer were gravely injured in the operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in the Dessa forest of the district. (GNS)

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