Army commando injured in gunfight with militants

Army troopers conduct search operation in Nihalpora, Pattan area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district after failed attempt by suspected militants to blow up a mobile tower with two grenades. — Excelsior / Aabid Nabi
Army troopers conduct search operation in Nihalpora, Pattan area of north Kashmir's Baramulla district after failed attempt by suspected militants to blow up a mobile tower with two grenades. — Excelsior / Aabid Nabi

SRINAGAR: An Army commando was today injured in a gunfight with militants, who managed to escape, in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, sources said.
Security forces launched a counter-insurgency operation in the Hajin area of Bandipora this 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. (AGENCIES)