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J&K: Terrorists open fire on security forces, 1 soldier killed

J&K: Terrorists open fire on security forces, 1 soldier killed

(File photo) Indian security forces in J&K

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Exchange of fire between the two sides is going on, military spokesman said.

One soldier waskilled after an encounter broke out between Indian security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district.

At least one civilian was injured in the cross-fire inPulwama district's Aglar Kandi area assecurity forces launched a search-and-cordon operation after receiving a tip-off.

The terrorists suddenly opened fire on security forces leading to a gun battle.

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"The exchange of fire between the two sides is going on," military spokesman said.

On Saturday, one soldier was killed after an encounter had broken out between terrorists and security forces in Pulwama's Samboora village.

Pakistan troops had opened fire on several occasions along the LoC in J&K's Poonch and other areas last month even asPakistan's General of Military Operations (DGMO) had spoken to his Indian counterpart on cross-border firing.

There has been heavy loss of life and property in recent months because of the increased cross-border shelling.