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In a tragic incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, five Army personnel were killed and six others injured after terrorists launched an attack on a military convoy in the remote Machedi area. The convoy, which was on a routine patrol on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road, was ambushed by terrorists who threw a grenade and then opened fire, resulting in casualties. The injured soldiers have been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Following the attack, a search operation was launched to track down the terrorists who fled into the nearby forest. Security forces engaged in intermittent firing with the terrorists as reinforcements were deployed to the area. The incident marks the second attack on the Indian Army in the Jammu region within 48 hours.
The attack comes on the heels of multiple encounters in J&K’s Kulgam district, where six terrorists were killed. In one of the encounters, a para-trooper and a soldier lost their lives, highlighting the ongoing battle against terrorism in the region. The recent spike in terror activities has raised concerns, with security agencies attributing the surge to Pakistan-based operatives.
In a separate incident in the Rajouri district, there were reports of firing near an army camp, further underscoring the volatile security situation in the region. As the nation mourns the loss of brave soldiers, leaders across party lines have condemned the cowardly attack, emphasizing the need for a united front against terrorism.
The continuous cycle of terror incidents underscores the ongoing challenges faced by security forces in combating insurgency in the region. With the threat of infiltrations and ambushes looming large, the need for a robust security strategy to safeguard the nation’s borders and protect its citizens is more critical than ever.
