Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir orchestrated another cowardly attack, claiming the lives of five brave soldiers. The deadly assault in Kathua also left five soldiers injured who have been promptly admitted to the army hospital in Pathankot, Punjab for advanced medical care. A rigorous search operation is underway to apprehend the perpetrators.
On the evening of Monday, the militants ambushed a military truck, lobbing grenades and firing indiscriminately. Initially, six soldiers were reported injured, two of them critically. Subsequently, the news of four soldiers' martyrdom broke, followed by a fifth.
The search for terrorists intensifies following the attack
The toll of martyred soldiers in the attack has risen to five. Post-attack, the injured were first admitted to Kathua's community health center, but were later transferred to the army hospital in Pathankot late at night. Security forces promptly initiated a search operation to locate the attackers.
Source: aajtak
Potentially 2-3 terrorists involved in the attack
The ongoing search operation has yet to yield results. Intelligence has pinpointed the precise spot within the forest where the attack was carried out. Sources suggest that 2 to 3 terrorists could be involved in the assault, potentially with the help of local supporters who might have guided their path. The terrorists aimed to inflict maximum casualties, armed with state-of-the-art weaponry.
Para commandos spearhead the search operation
Army's elite para commandos (SPL Forces) have been airlifted and deployed in the remote Machindi-Malhar region of Kathua to ensure a timely and effective counter-operation against the fleeing terrorists, seeking to tighten the noose around them as they attempt to escape the region.
One soldier martyred in previous Poonch attack
In the past five days, this is the second instance of an ambush against the military convoy. Earlier, militants had attacked an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy in Poonch district on May 4th, resulting in one airman's martyrdom and four personnel wounded. The attack occurred as the air force's convoy was heading towards Sanai Top in the Surankote region.
Six terrorists neutralized in Kulgam encounter
It's important to note that just two days ago, on July 6th, two soldiers were martyred during an encounter in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Nevertheless, the security forces successfully neutralized six terrorists during the engagement which took place at two separate locations, Modergam and Chingigam.
Two soldiers martyred in separate encounters
Based on intelligence inputs, security forces commenced their operations. The first clash occurred in the village of Modergam, where Para Commando Lance Naik Pradeep Nain attained martyrdom. Meanwhile, another encounter in Frisal Chingigam village witnessed the martyrdom of Havildar Raj Kumar of the First National Rifles.
