Army thwarts major terror attack in Rajouri's Gundha village, search ops launched
Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The incident occurred at 4 a.m. when terrorists opened fire on the post.
Troops guarding the post retaliated immediately, resulting in fierce exchanges of gunfire. An Army spokesperson confirmed the retaliation and subsequent actions. «The troops foiled the attack, following which a cordon and search operation was launched by security forces in the area,» the spokesperson stated.
«Terrorist fire was returned. The soldier injured in the firing by the terrorists was shifted to hospital,» said an official source.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that a jawan and a civilian sustained injuries during the attack. However, no official confirmation has been provided regarding the extent of the injuries.
Following the attack, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area to track down the terrorists. Fresh firing has broken out between the terrorists and security forces, indicating the ongoing nature of the operation.
Sources revealed that the terrorists initially attempted to attack the house of a village defence group (VDG) member and ex-serviceman on the outskirts of a hamlet. The presence of police personnel thwarted this attempt, forcing the terrorists to flee and later target the Army post.
Enhanced Security Measures
In response to the attack, security measures in the region have been heightened. More reinforcements have been dispatched to carry out the search operation and ensure no further escalation. «A search operation has been started in
