Four soldiers were killed and three others injured in an ambush by heavily armed terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. The attack occurred when the soldiers were en route to a cordon-and-search operation. The ambush took place at a blind curve at Dhatyar Morh between Dera Ki Gali. The People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), an offshoot of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack.
A search operation is underway in the forest area after the attack. Former Chief Ministers condemn the incident
Security forces are conducting a search operation in the forest area of Dera Ki Gali following an attack. The operation is aimed at locating and neutralising any remaining terrorists in the area. Former Chief Ministers of Jammu and Kashmir, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Mehbooba Mufti, have strongly condemned the attack and expressed their condolences for the soldiers who lost their lives in the line of duty.
The Indian Army Salutes Soldiers' Sacrifice in the Fight Against Terrorism
The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in a recent attack, honouring their bravery and supreme sacrifice in the fight against terrorism. The soldiers were part of a joint search operation in the Rajouri region based on intelligence about the presence of terrorists. As additional forces were en route to the area, the terrorists opened fire on Army vehicles. However, the troops swiftly responded to the attack. The incident highlights the ongoing efforts of the Indian Army to combat terrorism and protect the nation's security.
At the same time, investigators are trying to piece together more details about the incident.
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