Jawan martyred, 3 militants killed in encounter in Nagaland
A soldier of the Territorial army was martyred and at least three militants were killed in an encounter that broke out in Nagaland's Mon district on Wednesday morning. The encounter, which is still underway, also claimed the life of a civilian in the area. Additionally, at least three soldiers were injured.
At least three terrorists were killed in an encounter in Nagaland's Mon district, the Indian Army said on Wednesday morning.One soldier from the Territorial Army and one civilian were also killed in the encounter. Three other jawans were injured.The Indian Army's Eastern Command said in a message on Twitter that the soldier killed was an officer in the Territorial Army. The injured soldiers have been evacuated to a hospital and their condition is stable, the Eastern Command said.The encounter broke out at around 11.30 pm on Tuesday after militants ambushed security personnel. Three militants were killed in the subsequent encounter. Major David Manlum of the Territorial Army died in the gunfight while three other soldiers suffered inujuries. The anti-terror operation was still underway today morning.