Militants, VDC members exchange fire in Doda’s Dessa, say officials

Doda: A day after four army personnel including a captain rank officer were killed in in a military operation against militants  in Urranbaggi area of Dessa, a brief exchange of fire was reported from Malan village in Dessa area of Doda district on Wednesday morning.

The exchange of fire happened between Village Defence Guard (VDG) members and militants late last night.

Officials said that after witnessing suspected movement the VDG members opened fire on them.

“It was a brief exchange of fire and so far there are no reports of injury to anyone. Forces have been rushed to the area whereas the cordon and search operation is underway to track down hiding terrorists,” an official said.

On July 15th evening around 9pm, in an exchange of fire four army personnel including an Army officer Captain Brijesh Thapa were critically injured and later on succumbed to their injuries. The search operation is underway in the area since July 9 when the suspected movement was observed. (KNO)