Tensión en El Tambo, Cauca: fuertes combates entre Ejército y disidencias dejan heridos

A soldier from the National Army was wounded by a gunshot and six other soldiers suffered shrapnel injuries during clashes with alleged members of the Carlos Patiño structure, a dissident group of the FARC, in the village of Juntas, Huisitó district, in the rural area of ​​El Tambo, Cauca. The wounded soldier was evacuated for medical attention, while the other injured soldiers sustained shrapnel wounds. Luis Fernando Veragara, the ombudsman of El Tambo, stated that the community is terrified by these events. "The community is very worried and, through social media, has made several statements requesting that they be kept out of any confrontation. The principle of distinction and the protection of the civilian population must always prevail. Furthermore, we are convening a Territorial Committee for Transitional Justice with the various authorities and entities, including the National Army," said Luis Fernando Vergara, the ombudsman of El Tambo. You may be interested in: Army reports three criminals killed in clashes on the Pan-American Highway According to the preliminary report from authorities, two alleged members of the armed group died during the military operation. The official added that the military operation took place in the morning, while students were in class, which generated moments of tension among residents of the area. "A military operation was carried out in an area where an armed group is present. The operation took place in the morning, while students were at school, which generated moments of tension in the community as exchanges of gunfire occurred," the official explained. Now radio is not only heard, it's also seen! At Blu, we put a face to opinion, debate, humor, sports, and entertainment. We put a face to radio! Follow our live broadcast. Live news from Colombia and around the world. Subscribe [FREE] to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2CFF7Fo and find the latest news in Colombia, the world, and much more. BLU RADIO LIVE TODAY | #WePutAFaceToRadio Follow us on Google News: http://bit.ly/2lM3iLH Follow us on social media: Facebook:   / bluradiocolombia   Instagram: @BluRadio   / bluradio   Twitter: @BluRadioCo   / bluradioco   Today's latest news in Colombia: https://www.bluradio.com Our network of YouTube channels: Noticias Caracol Live: http://bit.ly/2Jhc3oO Subscribe Caracol Live: http://bit.ly/2CHpld2 Subscribe Gol Caracol: http://bit.ly/2yAIGcU Subscribe Shock: http://bit.ly/2CHNKzi Subscribe La Kalle Live: http://bit.ly/2JkgfEz Subscribe Caracol Play: http://bit.ly/2SkyjlM Subscribe El Espectador: http://bit.ly/2D4rkt7 Subscribe - - - - - - - - - - - - - Follow our programming, Blu Radio live: Blu Mornings with Néstor Morales LIVE Blu Mornings with Camila Zuluaga LIVE Blu Meridiano LIVE Sports Blog LIVE Voz Populi LIVE bluradio.com.co LIVE Blu Radio: 89.9 FM in Bogotá.