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Militant killed, army officer injured in ongoing military Op in Kulgam, says police

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Kulgam: A militant has been killed while an army officer was injured in the ongoing military operation in the Guddar forest area of Kulgam district, the Army said.

In a post on X, the army said based on a specific intelligence input by the Police, joint search operation was launched in the Guddar forest.

It said vigilant troops observed suspicious activity and upon being challenged, terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire.

“During the operation one terrorist has been eliminated and a junior commissioned officer suffered injuries. Operation is in progress,” it said.

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