Soldier killed in Kashmir encounter with militants
Following information about presence of militants, the forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Avneera village of Zainapora area of the district
During an ongoing gunfight one soldier was martyred while five others were injured.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir police denied that a mosque has been damaged during the encounter.
"No damage to any mosque in #Shopian. Rumour mongers trying to vitiate atmosphere. Action to be taken against such elements," said an official tweet.
(Reporting by Saleem Qadri )
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