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Army personnel injured in ongoing military Op against militants in Sopore, say officials

Armed forces near military operation site in Kashmir. [FPK Photo / Mohammad Syeed Shawl]

Sopore: An army personnel was injured as fresh firing resumes during a military operation against militants in Gujjarpati area of Zaloora in Sopore on Monday, officials said. The operation broke out in the area late last evening.

An official said that the operation was halted last night due to darkness. “With the first light of the day, fresh firing resumed. In the ensuing operation, one army personnel was injured,” he said.

On Sunday joint teams of Army, CRPF and police cordoned off the Gujjarpati area during which a hideout was busted. “During the searches, the armed forces’ team was fired upon, leading to the operation.”

The operation is in progress and more details will be shared according, the official added. (KNO)

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