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It appears that terrorists were hiding in the forest for two-three months, says DIG Poonch-Rajouri. Too early to ascertain the exact number of terrorists.
SRINAGAR, India — Five Indian soldiers were killed in a fierce gunbattle with militants fighting against Indian rule in the Himalayan region of Kashmir on Oct. 11, officials said, as
Reinforcements sent to the area and the fighting is underway
Hiding terrorists, believed to be 4 to 5, fired at the surrounding troops resulting in critical injuries to five soldiers, including the JCO.
Tensions rise in recent weeks with a spate of shootings of civilians in attacks claimed by an anti-India rebel group.