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Militants attack army convoy in Kashmir; 3 soldiers, 1 woman killed

Five other army personnel were injured in the attack

Kashmir

Kashmir

Press Trust of India Srinagar
Militants ambushed an army convoy in Shopian district of Kashmir on Thursday, killing three soldiers and a woman.

The militants attacked the security forces party which was going for a cordon and search operation in Chittargam area of Shopian, a police official said.

He said three army personnel were killed in the attack while a woman – Jana begum – died after getting hit by a stray bullet.

Five other army personnel were injured in the attack.

Further details of the incident are awaited.

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First Published: Feb 23 2017 | 11:45 AM IST

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