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J-K: JeM claims responsibility for IED blast injuring 7 soldiers in Pulwama

The spokesperson of the militant organization claimed that the three soldiers lost their lives and seven others were injured in the attack.

J-K: JeM claims responsibility for IED blast injuring 7 soldiers in Pulwama

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Terrorists group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)on Friday claimed responsibility of the IED blast in which seven army personnel were injured in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

The spokesperson of the militant organization claimed that the three soldiers lost their lives and seven others were injured in the attack. However, there has been no official confirmation yet on the killing of soldiers.

Earlier today it was reported that seven soldiers were left injured when militants triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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According to the reports, the explosion took place on Thursday when an armoured Army vehicle was passing through the Tahab area at around 9.30 p.m.

“The IED explosion was followed by firing by the militants. Troops inside the Casper vehicle retaliated and a brief firing exchange took place,” police sources said.

Of the seven soldiers, three with serious injuries were airlifted to an Army hospital in Srinagar.

 

(With agency inputs)

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