Jaish commander in Pulwama attack trapped in encounter

February 18, 2019 11:38

Update on the Pulwama encounter: A top Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander linked to the Pulwama terror attack is believed to be trapped in the ongoing encounter in which four Indian Army personnel, including a Major, were killed and another sustained injuries. Two terrorists have been killed during the encounter.

The encounter broke out early this morning in the Pinglan area of Pulwama district.

The deceased personnel have been identified as Major V S Dhoundiyal from Dehradun, Havaldar Sheo Ram from Jhunjhunu, Sepoy Ajay Kumar from Meerut and Sepoy Hari Singh from Rewari. They belonged to 55 Rashtriya Rifles.

As many as 40 CRPF personnel were killed after their convoy came under attack in Pulwama's Awantipora area on February 14.Pakistan-based terror outfit JeM had claimed responsibility for the attack. -- PTI

Image: The encounter broke out early this morning in the Pinglan area of Pulwama district.

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