Five Indian Army soldiers have been killed in an ongoing encounter in the Kandi Forest of the Rajouri sector in the Jammu region. Four more soldiers, including an officer, were injured in the encounter and have been shifted to the hospital for treatment. The Indian army had an input about the presence of terrorists in the area, after which the Indian army launched a major search operation.&nbsp;

The Indian army said that on 03 May 2023 a joint operation was launched based on a&nbsp;specific&nbsp;tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the Kandi Forest in the Rajouri Sector. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of terrorists well entrenched in a cave. The area was&nbsp;thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs.

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''The terrorists triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team has suffered two fatal casualties with injuries to four more soldiers, including an officer, '' said the Indian Army PRO.&nbsp;

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The Indian army says that there is a likelihood that trapped terrorists have been killed in the gunfight. However, the bodies have not been retrieved.&nbsp;

''As per initial reports, a group of terrorists are trapped in the area. There is a likelihood of casualties in terrorist groups. The operation is in progress. Further details are being ascertained,' 'said the Indian Army.&nbsp;

This is the third operation in the Union territory in the last three days.&nbsp;

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Five Indian Army soldiers have been killed in an ongoing encounter in the Kandi Forest of the Rajouri sector in the Jammu region. Four more soldiers, including an officer, were injured in the encounter and have been shifted to the hospital for treatment.

Five Indian Army soldiers have been killed in an ongoing encounter in the Kandi Forest of the Rajouri sector in the Jammu region. Four more soldiers, including an officer, were injured in the encounter and have been shifted to the hospital for treatment. The Indian army had an input about the presence of terrorists in the area, after which the Indian army launched a major search operation. The Indian army said that on 03 May 2023 a joint operation was launched based on a specific tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the Kandi Forest in the Rajouri Sector. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of terrorists well entrenched in a cave. The area was thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs. Also read | India: 2 terrorists killed in Baramulla encounter, second operation in 24 hours ''The terrorists triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team has suffered two fatal casualties with injuries to four more soldiers, including an officer, '' said the Indian Army PRO. Indian Army columns have been conducting relentless intelligence-based operations to flush out a group of terrorists involved in an ambush on an army truck in the Jammu region's Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian. Additional teams from the vicinity have been directed to the site of the encounter. The injured personnel have been evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur. Also read | Pakistan is committed to the SCO forum, says Bilawal Bhutto Zardari The Indian army says that there is a likelihood that trapped terrorists have been killed in the gunfight. However, the bodies have not been retrieved. ''As per initial reports, a group of terrorists are trapped in the area. There is a likelihood of casualties in terrorist groups. The operation is in progress. Further details are being ascertained,' 'said the Indian Army. This is the third operation in the Union territory in the last three days. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Five Indian army soldiers killed during anti-terror operations in J&K's Rajouri

Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning. While 14 soldiers are critically injured.

According to reports, there were 26 soldiers in the vehicle, which was moving from the Transit Camp in Partapur to a forward location in Sub Sector Hanif.

The accident took place in Tuktuk sector around 9 am. It is being said that the vehicle fell to a depth of around 50-60 feet.

The injured were evacuated to the 403 Field Hospital at Partapur and surgical teams from Leh have moved to Partapur.

An Army statement said that dedicated efforts were being made to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command.

A rescue operation was carried out swiftly and all the soldiers were evacuated to a field hospital in Partapur, the officials said.

"Seven individuals have been declared fatal so far. There are grievous injuries to others as well. Dedicated efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command," PTI news agency quoted an Army official as saying.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives and assured that all possible assistance&nbsp;is being given to the injured soldiers.&nbsp;

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Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning. While 14 soldiers are critically injured.

Seven Indian Army soldiers were killed after a truck carrying them skidded off the road and fell into Shyok River in northern Ladakh on Friday morning. While 14 soldiers are critically injured. According to reports, there were 26 soldiers in the vehicle, which was moving from the Transit Camp in Partapur to a forward location in Sub Sector Hanif. The accident took place in Tuktuk sector around 9 am. It is being said that the vehicle fell to a depth of around 50-60 feet. The injured were evacuated to the 403 Field Hospital at Partapur and surgical teams from Leh have moved to Partapur. An Army statement said that dedicated efforts were being made to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command. A rescue operation was carried out swiftly and all the soldiers were evacuated to a field hospital in Partapur, the officials said. "Seven individuals have been declared fatal so far. There are grievous injuries to others as well. Dedicated efforts are underway to ensure that the best medical care is provided to the injured, including requisition of air effort from the Air Force to shift the more serious casualties to Western Command," PTI news agency quoted an Army official as saying. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish over the loss of lives and assured that all possible assistance is being given to the injured soldiers. Anguished by the bus accident in Ladakh in which we have lost our brave army personnel. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I hope those injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being given to the affected. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 27, 2022 × (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Five Indian army soldiers killed during anti-terror operations in J&K's Rajouri

7 Indian soldiers killed after truck carrying them falls into Ladakh’s Shyok River