Brigade Commander asked to join formal inquiry after three civilian deaths in J&K, says Indian Army sources

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Dera ki Gali attack in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Four soldiers were killed in the attack. Day later, terrorists ambushed two Army vehicle, killed four more soldiers.

The statement by the sources came after Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande visited the Rajouri-Poonch sector on Monday to review the security situation in the area even as a Brigadier has been attached for a Staff Court of Inquiry. "General Manoj Pande visited the Poonch sector and was given an update on the prevalent security situation. He interacted with commanders on the ground, exhorted them to conduct the operations in the most professional manner and remain resolute and steadfast against all challenges, Indian Army said on X.

Around two to three major attacks have taken place in the 13 Sector Rashtriya Rifles area in recent times and a change of command is likely, ANI reported. The Poonch-Rajouri sectors are the responsibility of the 16 Corps, which is going to see a routine change in command as the incumbent Lt Gen Sandeep Jain is handing over command to Lt Gen Naveen Sachdev. In the light of the terror attacks, the Army is likely to take action and give charge to officers who have dealt with situations in areas where multiple attacks on troops have taken place in this sector.