Two Soldiers Killed in Kashmir in 24 Hours; One Terrorist Shot Dead

A soldier, a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO), was killed during an anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara on Wednesday. He was severely injured in a gunfight with terrorists and later died from his injuries.

The army reported that a terrorist was also killed in the encounter. This is the second such incident in Kashmir within 24 hours. On Tuesday, a soldier was killed while stopping an infiltration attempt in Poonch district near the Line of Control.

The Army, along with the J&K Police, started a search operation in Kowut, Kupwara, a few days ago after receiving information about terrorists in the area.

"On 24 July, suspicious movement was observed and challenged by vigilant troops, in response to which terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. In the ensuing fire fight one terrorist has been eliminated and a NCO injured. Operation is in progress," the Army said in a statement.

A search operation has been launched in the area, the officials said. This is the latest in a string of terrorist attacks in the region.

The body of Lance Naik Subash Kumar, who was injured in a fierce gunfight on Tuesday and later passed away from his injuries, has been returned to the Army following the autopsy.

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