Srinagar: An Army commando was injured in a gunfight with militants, who managed to escape, in Bandipora district, sources said.

Security forces launched a counter-insurgency operation in the Hajin area of Bandipora this morning following information about the presence of four militants there, the sources

As the troops were laying a cordon in the area, the militants opened indiscriminate fire at them and fled the spot.

One Army commando of 31 Rashtriya Rifles was injured in the firing, the sources said. The injured army man was identified as Gobind Singh.

Sources said that militants escaped from the site after exchanging fire.

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