The soldier, who was injured in the encounter between militants and security forces in Gujjarpati area of Zaloora in Sopore, succumbed to his injuries, officials said. The encounter broke out in the area late last evening.
An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that the operation was halted last night due to darkness.
“With the first light of the day, fresh firing resumed. In the ensuing encounter a soldier was injured and was evacuated to a hospital.”
He said that the injured jawan succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
On Sunday joint teams of Army, CRPF and police cordoned off the Gujjarpati area during which a hideout was busted.
“During the searches, the security forces’ team was fired upon, leading to an encounter.”—(KNO)