Pulwama, February 18,2019: A Major among four army men were killed in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in Pinglan area of Pulwama on Monday.
These four soldiers belonged to 55 Rashtriya Rifles. It has also been learnt that a civilian has also lost his life in the encounter.
A cordon and search operation was launched in Pinglan area after credible inputs about presence of militants in the area.As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon government forces triggering an encounter.
As per reports few more militants are suspected to be hiding at the place of gunfight.