Srinagar, 02 Jun 22. At approximately 0300 AM, based on specific intelligence, an operation was launched from Sedhau COB to lay cordon and search in general area Patitohalan. While moving to the target area, at approximately a km from Sedhau, an explosion took place in the civil hired vehicle, being used by the team, resulting in injuries to three Indian Army soldiers. The blast is very likely to be from either an IED or a grenade or a battery malfunctioning in the vehicle. Details are being ascertained.
The injured personnels were immediately shifted and given first aid at District Hospital, Shopian and thereafter evacuated to 92 Base Hospital, Srinagar. One soldier is critical while two other injured are stable.
Affected area has been cordoned and all likely escape routes have been sealed. Search to nab the terrorists is in progress.