2 soldiers martyred and 1 militant killed in Jammu & Kashmir encounter

2 soldiers martyred and 1 militant killed in Jammu & Kashmir encounter

Two soldiers lost their lives in the ongoing encounter in Pulwama on Tuesday. One Jaish-e- Muhammed militant was killed during the encounter. Martyred soldiers have been identified as Havaldaar Baljeet of 55 Rashtriya Rifles and Naik Saneed of 10 Para.

Also, one soldier sustained serious injuries during the gunfight. He has been shifted to army base hospital in Srinagar.

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2 soldiers martyred and 1 militant killed in Jammu & Kashmir encounter

According to media reports, three to four Jaish-e- Muhammed militants were hiding in the Ratnipora area, in Pulwama in South Kashmir. Joint security teams of Indian Army, 50 Rashritya Rifles, 182 Battalion of CRPF and SOG Phulwama launched a search operation in the area in the early hours of Tuesday.

2 soldiers martyred and 1 militant killed in Jammu & Kashmir encounter

As the security forces moved in, the militants opened fire at the security forces and an encounter broke out.

2 soldiers martyred and 1 militant killed in Jammu & Kashmir encounter

Also, internet services in the area are suspended.

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2 soldiers martyred and 1 militant killed in Jammu & Kashmir encounter

The wreath-laying ceremony of Havildar Baljeet was organized. The officers paid rich tribute to him. He lost his life in an encounter with terrorists in Pulwama earlier today.

2 soldiers martyred and 1 militant killed in Jammu & Kashmir encounter

- PTC NEWS