JCO, soldier critically injured in Poonch encounter

October 14, 2021 23:20

Two army personnel, including a junior commissioned officer, were critically injured in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Thursday night, officials said.

"In an ongoing counter terrorist operation in general area Nar Khas forest in Mendhar sub-division there has been exchange of fire between army troops and terrorists during evening hours on Thursday", PRO defence said.

During the ensuing exchange of fire, one JCO and one soldier have been critically injured, he said.

The operations are under progress, PRO said. -- PTI

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