Jawan injured as militants open fire on patrol party in Anantnag

A security force personnel was injured on Monday after suspected militants opened fire on a patrol party in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

The jawan received injuries after he was hit by a bullet fired by suspected militants in Arwani area of Anantnag district, they said.

They said security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the assailants.