Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha and President Murmu Condemn Kathua Terror Attack

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, condemned the deadly terror attack in Kathua where five soldiers lost their lives. He assured that the attackers will be punished soon. In a post on X, LG Sinha said, “I salute the bravery of our army personnel, who lost their lives in a dastardly terror attack in Kathua. Deepest condolences to bereaved families of martyrs. Coordinated counter-terror operations are underway and the perpetrators of this attack will be punished soon.”

President Droupadi Murmu also condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly act and urged for firm counter-measures. She said, “The attack on a convoy of Army personnel in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir by terrorists is a cowardly act that deserves condemnation and firm counter-measures.”

The Ministry of Defence expressed deepest condolences to the families of the soldiers. Five Army soldiers were killed and several were injured in the ambush by terrorists in Kathua on July 8.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrived at the incident site for investigation. Security has been tightened along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, especially for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrims. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Jammu and Kashmir police have been deployed along the highway.

Since June 9, there have been terror strikes at four places in Reasi, Kathua, and Doda, resulting in the deaths of nine pilgrims and a CRPF jawan, with several others injured.