Two army personnel were injured on Wednesday in a gun battle with militants in Heff Shirmal area of Shopian district.
Militants fired at a joint party of Army’s 55 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police when they cordoned off Lonepora village in Heff Shirmal area following a tip-off.
As per reports, two top Hizbul Mujahideen commanders, who were present in the area, managed to flee. A combing operation is currently underway in the area.
(With ANI inputs)
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Topics: Jammu and Kashmir Army Gun Battle
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