Four Soldiers Killed in Kathua Terrorist Attack

In the Machedi area of Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, four Army soldiers were killed and several others were injured in a terrorist attack. The encounter between the troops and the terrorists is still ongoing.

Details of the Attack

The area falls under the 9th Corps of the Indian Army. Brigadier Prithviraj Chauhan, Commander 1sec RR, reported that six terrorists were killed in two separate encounters in South Kashmir, which is a significant blow to the Hizbul-Mujahideen. During these operations, one Army personnel also sacrificed his life.

Recent Spike in Attacks

Jammu and Kashmir has seen a rise in terrorist attacks in recent months. In June, three terrorists were neutralized in an encounter with security forces in the Gandoh, Bhaderwah sector of district Doda, according to ADGP Anand Jain.