Army major among 4 killed in an encounter in Pulwama

Four army personnel, including a major, were killed in a gunfight between militants and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama early on Monday, days after a major attack in the district killed at least 40 CRPF personnel. State police and Army launched a cordon and search operation overnight at Pingilana village in Pulwama district after a brief exchange of fire, according to a police spokesman. At least two or three militants are believed to be trapped at the site. Heavy firing was going on and announcements were being made…

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