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Army officer cut short his leave to lead Pulwama encounter

Army officer cut short his leave to lead Pulwama encounter

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

'Brigadier Harbir Singh, who is among the injured, was on leave at home. When he realised at midnight that the operation has started, he cut short his leave voluntarily and rejoined'

31 militants have sneaked into J&K: Army

31 militants have sneaked into J&K: Army

Rediff.com25 Apr 2009

A group of 100-120 men, including 31 militants, have crossed into the state through the Gurez sector in northern Kashmir, the Army said on Saturday. "Thirty-one militants along with 40-45 porters, guides and other helpers had crossed the Line of Control," Brigadier Gurmeet Singh told reporters in Srinagar.He said some of the militants, who have undergone intensive training, were 'drugged' and pushed through the difficult terrain by their handlers.