Terrorist, Jawan killed; cop among 3 security personnel injured in encounter in J&K

One suspected Pakistani terrorist and an Army soldier were killed in a gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri. Besides, three security personnel were injured in the exchange of fire. Kent, a six-year-old Indian Army dog, died while protecting a soldier during an encounter in Rajouri. The dog, who was leading a column of soldiers, was caught amid heavy firing. Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh, said the encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Narla village. “One terrorist and an Army soldier were killed while three security personnel – two Army jawans and one special police officer – were injured in the gunfight,” he said.