Soldier injured in exchange of fire in Sunderbani: Army

Rajouri, Jun 30: An army soldier was in an exchange of fire during a cordon and Search Operation in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district late last night, Army said here.

Army in an official statement said that based on information regarding presence of a small group of suspicious armed persons near village Dadal, few kilometres from the Line of Control, search operations were launched last evening.

“During the night exchange of fire, one soldier received minor injuries and has been evacuated,” Army said, adding that operations were in progress.

Notably, a cordon and search operation was launched in Dadal area of Sunderbani last evening after some suspected movement was noticed by the Army. (KNO)