JAMMU, Apr 16: A soldier was martyred in an encounter at Watnar, Kokernag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district today.An official said that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Kokernag area this morning.As the troops approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the security forces, triggering off a gunfight.He said that during the initial exchange of fire one soldier of 19 RR identified as sepoy Neshan Singh received critical injuries who was shifted to hospital for treatment where he succumbed.The official said that after the initial exchange of fire no fresh contact has been established with the hiding militants.Reinforcement has been rushed to the spot and cordon layers have been tightened in the whole area.Search operation is underway in the area
