Srinagar, Aug 5: A civilian was killed and an Army soldier injured in Kulgam encounter while as terrorists managed to escape.
The deceased has been identified as Manzoor Ahmad Lone of Redwani Kulgam “#KulgamEncounterUpdate: Injured civilian namely Manzoor Lone S/O Abdullah Lone R/O Redwani Bala Kulgam succumbed to his injuries. Injured Army Jawan Kiran Singh of 1RR, R/O Ramban is hospitalised at 92 base Hospital Srinagar. Search operation concluded.@JmuKmrPolice,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted Friday late evening.
Earlier police has said. “#KulgamEncounterUpdate: One Army Jawan and one civilian got injured in the #encounter. Search in the area is still going on. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.
Both the civilian and the soldier were shifted to hospital. However, later civilian succumbed to his grievous injuries.