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Prince shot in Bhutan fighting
Can you imagine one of the Saudi princlings leading his troops into battle?Bhutan says it has stopped offensive operations against Indian separatists based on its territory for two days to regroup and reinforce its troops. A Bhutanese military spokesman denied media reports that the offensive has been discontinued. A member of the royal family was shot in the leg during fighting with the rebels on Saturday, a spokesman said. Prince Jigel Ugyen Wangchuk, 19, is in a stable condition, he said. His wound is not said to be serious. The prince left St Peters College at Oxford University in November to join the Peopleâs Militia raised by the royal administration to fight the rebels.
Posted by: Paul Moloney 2003-12-22 |
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