Srinagar: An army commando was on Thursday injured in a gunfight with militants, who managed to escape, in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, sources said.

Representational image. PTI

Representational image. PTI

Security forces launched a counter-insurgency operation in the Hajin area of Bandipora on Thursday morning following information about the presence of four militants there, the sources.

As the troops were laying a cordon in the area, the militants opened indiscriminate fire at them and fled the spot.

One army commando of 31 Rashtriya Rifles was injured in the firing, the sources said.


Published Date: Feb 22, 2018 14:59 PM | Updated Date: Feb 22, 2018 14:59 PM