SRINAGAR: In occupied Kashmir, five Indian soldiers, including a Junior Commission Officer, have been killed and several others injured during an ongoing military operation in Kupwara district.

The operation was initially launched by Indian army on April 1 (Wednesday).

Meanwhile, cordon and search operations continue along Awaoora, Kumkadi, Zurhuma, Safawali, Batpora and Haihama areas of Kupwara district by the Indian occupation forces.

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Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism, martyred five more Kashmiri youth during a violent operation in Keran area of Kupwara district on Arp 5. 

An Indian solider was also killed and another injured during the operation.

Earlier, Indian troops killed four youth in Hardmanguri area of Kulgam district, on Apr 4.