Two killed in Kupwara encounter in J-K

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One terrorist and a soldier were killed in an encounter in Machil sector of Kupwara district on Wednesday.
As many as four army jawans were injured in the gun-battle.
The encounter is currently underway.
An army soldier was injured in this gun-battle, which started yesterday.
Soldiers of 56 Rashtriya Rifles, who were manning the LoC, intercepted a militant group at Katwara forest area near Jet Gali in Machil sector yesterday morning.
After being challenged, the suspected militants opened fire on the forces, triggering off an encounter.
First Published: Jun 15 2016 | 10:42 AM IST