Srinagar, Aug 09: Two army soldiers succumbed and two others injured as the exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces continued throughout last night, as the gunfight entered its ninth day in the Akhal forest area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
Official sources told that four army soldiers were injured in an intense exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces late last night. However, two among the four injured army men succumbed.
Notably, this operation is the longest ongoing operation in Valley, entering its ninth day. On the first night of the gunfight, one terrorist was killed and four army soldiers were injured.
Officials said that since this is a vast, dense forest area, the operation may be prolonged.
ecurity personnel have been injured in the operation since the beginning of the operation, they said. The operation is still ongoing, and further details are awaited, they added.
Nine security personnel have been injured in the operation since the beginning of the operation, they said. The operation is still ongoing, and further details are awaited, they added.