J&K: Militants attack army convoy in Kulgam; 2 jawans martyred, 4 others injured

Militants on Saturday attacked an army convoy in Kulgam district’s Lower Munda in Jammu and Kashmir leaving one jawan martyred and five others injured.

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J&K: Militants attack army convoy in Kulgam; 2 jawans martyred, 4 others injured

Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir (File photo: PTI)

Militants on Saturday attacked an army convoy in Kulgam district’s Lower Munda in Jammu and Kashmir leaving two jawans martyred and five others injured.

The militants attacked the convoy near Lower Munda toll post in Qazigund area of the district. One jawan was killed in the attack while five others were injured, defence sources said.

Those injured have been evacuated to a hospital and a hunt was underway to nab the militants. Lower Munda is 100 km from Srinagar on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. 

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