1 terrorist killed as army vehicle attacked in Akhnoor, J&K; gunfight ongoing
- In Reports
- 06:00 PM, Oct 28, 2024
- Myind Staff
On Monday morning, terrorists attacked an Indian Army vehicle in the Akhnoor area of Jammu and Kashmir. One terrorist was killed in the incident following the assault. Three terrorists opened fire on an Army vehicle in the Battal region at around seven in the morning. Army sources said security officers quickly closed the area and began a manhunt.
This incident follows other recent attacks, including the ambush on army trucks in Baramulla last week, which claimed the lives of two troops and two civilians. According to officials, terrorists opened fire on two army trucks near Botapathri, some 6 km from Gulmarg, as civilian porters and members of a Rashtriya Rifles unit were travelling to the Nagin post in the Afrawat range.
A few days ago, a local doctor and six non-local labourers were killed by terrorists at a tunnel building site in the Gagangir neighbourhood of Ganderbal. The Special Operations Group (SOG) of the police and the Romeo Force of the Indian Army found a terrorist hideout in the Balnoi area of Poonch on Saturday. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir pledged on Saturday to use all available means to destroy the terrorist network in order to exact revenge for the deaths of innocent people.
"Unfortunately, we have a neighbour who, since Independence, has persistently engaged in terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite the poverty and hunger afflicting its citizens, it continues its unholy actions of supporting terrorism and trafficking narcotics," Sinha said. The LG reflected on the recent attacks in Ganderbal and Baramulla, pointing out that terrorists had attacked workers from neighbouring states, soldiers, civilians, and infrastructure workers.
He further said, "It has been resolved that every drop of blood shed will be avenged by our security forces. In such a situation, India's first line of defence must fulfil its duties with heightened vigilance."
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