Major terror attack on Indian Army picket thwarted in J&K's Rajouri
File photo of army personnel in J&K's Rajouri.
A major terror attack on an Army picket in a remote village in Rajouri has been thwarted, the Directorate of Public Relations Jammu said on Monday (Jul 22).
Firing is underway in the Gundha area of Rajouri.
According to the army, "terrorists attacked the house of a Village Defense Committee (VDC) at Gunda, Rajouri at 3:10 am. A nearby army column reacted and a firefight ensued."
"Operations are continuing," the army added.
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In a subsequent post, the army said, "Indian Army acted on intelligence, anticipating the threat to a Village Defence Guard in a remote area in Rajouri-Reasi. Tactical teams swiftly intervened, ensuring no harm to the VDC member and his family. Operations are continuing and a firefight is in progress."
Media reports suggested that one soldier was injured and hospitalised. However, there has been no official confirmation.
In the last few months, there has been a spike in terror attacks in the Jammu region. Last Thursday, army troops opened fire after suspicious movement near the Line of Control in the Sunderbani area of Rajouri.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, two army soldiers were injured in an encounter with terrorists in the Kastigarh area of the Doda district.
(With inputs from agencies)