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The deceased, an army jawan named Koteshwar Reddy, a resident of Bapunagar and a native of Andhra Pradesh, was going on a two-wheeler on the Langarhouse flyover when a manja (a string of a kite) cut his throat, Assistant Commissioner of Police Golconda Syed Faiz said. Rajouri Encounter Update: Terrorist Killed, One Indian Army Soldier Martyred in Gunfight in Narla Area of Jammu and Kashmir

A case was registered at Langar House Police Station, an official said. Further information is awaited.

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