Kulgam: Two Army Men received splinter injuries during an initial exchange of fire in a Pre-Dawn encounter (military operation) against militants at ChakiSamad area of DH pora in south Kashmir’s Kulgam.
However, militants have managed to escape from the site.
The two army troopers were identified as Rohit Yadav and Ankesh Kumar.
"Both received splinter injuries in their thighs and shifted to hospital for treatment," local news agency KNO quoted officials.
"Earlier, a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on specific information about the presence of militants in the area."
"As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them, which was retaliated, triggering a gunfight."
