Added on April 16, 2022
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Armyman dies during gunfight at Kokernag, ops continues
Srinagar, Apr 16: An Army man has been killed in an ongoing encounter at Watnar Kokernag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
A senior police officer said that during the initial exchange of fire one army trooper of 19RR received serious bullet wound.
He was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for treatment, however he succumbed to his injuries, the officer added.
Meanwhile, a fierce gunfight is underway after police and army on a specific input generated by JK Police launched a cordon and search operation in the area.