Soldier killed in encounter with terrorists in J&K

August 30, 2014 09:55

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was disappointed with Pakistan for going ahead with talks with secessionist elements in India, a soldier has died and another one has been injured in an encounter with terrorists in the Kalaroos area of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir. Reportedly, a group of 11 to 12 militants had infiltrated the area, out of which 5 terrorists have been killed. Three-four terrorists are still expected to be in hiding.

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