Kulgam Encounter: Injured civilian succumbs to his injury: Police

Militants flee, Search operation concludes

Srinagar Civilian who was injured earlier during gunfight in Redwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district succumbed to his injuries, officials said.

Kashmir Zone Police in a tweet wrote, ” Injured civilian namely Manzoor Lone S/O Abdullah Lone R/O Redwani Bala Kulgam succumbed to his injuries. Injured Army Jawan Kiran Singh of 1RR, R/O Ramban is hospitalised at 92 base Hospital Srinagar. Search operation concluded.

Meanwhile a A top police officer told GNS that militants might have escaped during intial exchange of fire.(GNS)