Video: Shopian Gunfight Ends, Two Jawans Injured

Two army personnel were injured in a gun battle with militants in Heff Shirmal area of Shopian district.
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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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Published: 20 May 2015,01:09 PM IST

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