May 2010 Kashmir skirmishes

May 2010 Kashmir skirmishes
May 2010 Kashmir Skirmishes
Date 5th May & 7th May
Location Baramulla district, Kashmir, India
Result Indian Army Victory
Territorial
changes		 No territorial changes
Belligerents
India India Hizbul Mujahideen
Commanders and leaders
India Vineet Sood Ahsan Ilahi
Casualties and losses
4 Soldiers Killed [1] 5 Militants Killed [2]

The May 2010 Kashmir Skirmishes were 2 separate, fierce gunbattles fought between the Indian Army and Hizbul Mujahideen militant rebels in the Kashmir region on Wednesday, 5th May, and two days later on Friday 7th May. 4 Indian troops were reported to have been killed, whilst 5 militants were killed during the battles.[3]

Battles

The first incident occurred on Wednesday evening, when militants attacked an Indian Army patrol, which killed 2 soldiers. On Thursday night, Police and Army Officials received a tip-off with information regarding the presence of militants in the Hapatnar Forests area. During the fighting, 2 more Indian troops were killed, however 5 militants were killed also, with patrols and searches continuing.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ Seven killed in Kashmir gunbattle: Indian army
  2. ^ Soldiers, rebels battle in Indian Kashmir; 8 dead
  3. ^ Six killed in held Kashmir gun battle
  4. ^ Fierce gunbattle in Indian Kashmir leaves 7 dead
  5. ^ Six killed in Kashmir gun battle

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