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  • Two Soldiers Injured As Terrorists Open Fire On Army Vehicles In J-K’s Kathua |

    At least two soldiers were injured when terrorists opened fire on Army vehicles in the remote Machedi area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Monday, news agency PTI quoted officials as saying.  The incident occurred in Badnota village in Lohai Malhar, 150 kilometres from Kathua, while some Army vehicles were conducting a routine patrol in the area, according to officials. When the last reports came in, security forces had retaliated, and an exchange of fire was underway. Officials said that reinforcements have been dispatched to the area and that more information is awaited.

    The attack that took place today happened a full day after two separate encounters in J&K’s Kulgam district resulted in the deaths of six terrorists. The encounters started on Saturday and resulted in the deaths of two soldiers, including a paratrooper, and the injuries of another soldier.

    Based on information about the presence of terrorists, security forces, including the Army, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and local police, conducted a search operation in Modergam village, where the first encounter occurred. A para-trooper was killed in the opening gunfight.

  • 3 Terror Attacks In 48 Hours: Reasi To Doda, Combing Operations Continue In Jammu and Kashmir |

    In Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists attacks have intensified since June 9. While terrorists fired upon a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi on Sunday, two more attacks took place in Kathua and Doda. In the past 48 hours, there have been three terrorist incidents. On Tuesday, terrorists opened fire in the Kathua district of Jammu region, prompting the army to kill one terrorist in response. Additionally, terrorists attacked an army camp in the Chhatrakala area of Doda district. 

    Security forces have surrounded the terrorists in Kathua. ADGP Jammu has confirmed the killing of one terrorist, and the operation is ongoing. Earlier on Sunday, terrorists fired on a bus carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khodi Temple to Katra, resulting in the deaths of 9 people and injuries to 41 others.

    Following a terrorist attack in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday night, a gunfight ensued between security forces and terrorists. ADGP Anand Jain reported that terrorists opened fire on a joint checkpoint of the 4th National Rifles and police in the Chhatrakala area. Security personnel retaliated, initiating the ongoing gunfight.

    Earlier in the evening, terrorists attacked a village in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, where security forces killed a suspected Pakistani terrorist in an ensuing encounter. An extensive operation against the remaining hidden terrorists is underway. It is believed that these terrorists infiltrated from across the border. Three civilians were injured in the terrorist firing in Hiranagar.

    A police spokesperson stated that terrorists attacked the village of Saida Sukhal near Koota Morh in the Hiranagar sector. During the subsequent search operation, one terrorist was killed. The spokesperson mentioned that the operation is still ongoing. Officials recovered an AK rifle and a bag from the deceased terrorist, whose identity and group affiliation are being investigated.

    This incident in the Jammu region occurred shortly after terrorists fired on a 53-seater bus carrying pilgrims from Shiv Khori Temple to Katra in the Teryath village of Reasi district’s Pouni area on Sunday. The bus fell into a gorge after the attack, resulting in the deaths of 9 people and injuries to 41 others.