Soldier Killed In Action In Counter-Terror Op In Jammu And Kashmir

The gun battle started after security forces launched an anti-terrorist operation in Kokernag area.

A soldier was killed during a counter terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag, official sources said.

Acting on a specific input about the presence of terrorists in Watnar area of Kokernag in the south Kashmir district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation.

As the army troops formed a cordon, they came under heavy firing. In the encounter that followed, a soldier was killed.