Five Soldiers Killed in Terrorist Attack in Jammu and Kashmir
On Monday, terrorists targeted an army convoy in the Billawar region of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, resulting in the tragic loss of five army personnel. Five additional soldiers sustained injuries and are receiving medical attention.
Sources revealed that the assault was carried out from an elevated position in the Machedi area of Billawar. The terrorists hurled grenades at the army vehicle before disappearing into the surrounding terrain.
The incident triggered a swift counter-operation by the army, leading to an intense encounter with the terrorists. However, sources indicate that the attackers may have escaped the area.
Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a surge in terrorist activities in recent weeks. Twin attacks rocked the Doda district on June 11 and 12. On June 11, six security personnel were injured in an attack on a joint check post, and a police officer was wounded in a gunfight with terrorists on June 12.
In response to these attacks, security forces have intensified their anti-terrorist operations and offered a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh for information leading to the arrest of four Pakistani terrorists suspected of involvement in the district.
On June 26, three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in a forest area of Doda district. The operation was launched in response to the twin attacks in the district.
These incidents highlight the persistent threat of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and the unwavering efforts of security forces to combat this menace.
