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Two army officers were among five killed in an ongoing encounter in the woods of Rajouri district.
Reliable sources told News Agency Kashmir Scroll that one more trooper succumbed today morning taking the toll to 5 including two officers in an ongoing encounter with militants in the Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir.
They said troops, including special forces, are deployed in the area after inputs were received about the movement of a group of terrorists in the area.
The 16 Corps Commander and Rashtriya Rifles commander are monitoring the operations closely They added.
Pertinently, the encounter entered into second day on Thursday in the woods of Rajouri where two militants are believed to be trapped. (KS)
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