Kokernag Encounter : Injured civilian succumbs, death toll 3, Operation on

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Fazil Mir

Srinagar, Aug 11(NVI): One of the two civilians injured in Ahlar, Kokernag, Anantnag gunfight on Saturday succumbed early this morning taking the total death toll to three including two soldiers,

A top police officer told News Vibes of India—(NVI) that one of the injured civilian succumbed to injuries taking the death toll in the ongoing Ahlan Kokernag, operation to three. “Communication is hampered due to the challenging terrain, ” the officer said.

Meanwhile, the slain soldiers have been identified as Havildar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma. “Massive search is underway to track down the terrorists,” the officer said-(News Vibes of India)