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SAA event in Jammu and Kashmir, Baryihard Kathpora area of Kulgam District area, India on Wed 27th July 2022

27th July 2022

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An Army soldier was injured in a brief gunfight with militants, who managed to escape in Baryihard Kathpora area of Kulgam District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the morning of July 27 (today), reports Greater Kashmir. The encounter ensued after a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area following a tip off. In the ensuing firefight, a soldier was injured and was evacuated to hospital. Subsequently, there was a lull in the firefight and no fresh exchange of fire took place. A Police officer said the possibility of militants having escaped from the site cannot be ruled out even as cordon has been strengthened around the spot.

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