In a series of escalating confrontations, terrorists have now attacked Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir following incidents in Reasi and Kathua within the last three days. This recent assault targeted an Army's temporary operation base in Doda, sparking an ongoing firefight with security forces. In response, search operations in the area have been intensified.
Post the attack in Doda's Chhatargala, five Indian Army soldiers have sustained injuries in the crossfire with militants. Among the injured is a Special Police Officer. Medical teams have transported the wounded to the hospital. The group 'Kashmir Tiger' has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Officials report that around 1:45 AM on Wednesday, a combined task force of the Army and Police launched a forceful counterstrike against terrorists in Chhatargala. With prior incidents involving casualties, including both a terrorist and a civilian, the situation initially escalated but is currently under control. Operations continue with senior officers on site.
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The area is currently not experiencing active firing, but the search operation has been intensified.
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Locals recount witnessing terrorists and being asked for water. Fear gripped the village overnight, leaving no one able to sleep, and the residents remain scared.
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The Doda attack occurred just hours after a terrorist was killed during an encounter with security forces at a house in Kathua district. While security forces have encircled the forest areas in Reasi, a significant number of troops have also been deployed in Kathua and Doda.
A CRPF soldier fell in the line of duty during an ambush in Kathua, where militants reportedly opened fire and fled toward the jungles. Security forces promptly arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area, and neutralized one of the assailants.
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Several items were discovered in the terrorist's backpack after the Kathua encounter, including three grenades, a hefty cash amount in Indian currency, chocolates made in Pakistan, chickpeas, and flatbread.
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Other finds include Pakistan-manufactured medications and injections, painkillers, a syringe, two packs of AA batteries, and several rounds of ammunition.
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The sequence of terror attacks began on June 9 in Reasi, where an assault on a bus carrying pilgrims led to it crashing into a deep gorge. The ambush was carried out at around 6:15 PM, with the terrorists targeting the bus from their hideout in the hilly terrain.
TRF, a faction linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for this attack. These militants have been involved in multiple attacks over the past month in Rajouri and Poonch. According to sources, two to three assailants participated in the Reasi bus attack, who were believed to be Pakistani terrorists.
