Search Operation in Kathua After Terrorist Attack Kills Five Soldiers

Security forces are conducting a search operation in the Kathua and Samba districts of Jammu and Kashmir after five Army soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists on July 8. The attack occurred on the Machedi-KindliMalhar road, a known infiltration route.

Details of the Attack

The attack happened around 3.30 pm on July 8, approximately 150 km from Kathua town. The soldiers who lost their lives were from Uttarakhand: Rifleman Anuj Negi from Pauri, Nayab Subedar Anand Singh Rawat from Rudraprayag, Naik Vinod Singh from Tehri, Kamal Singh from Pauri, and Adarsh Negi from Tehri.

Background

This incident is part of a series of terrorist attacks in the region, believed to be attempts by Pakistan to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in Jammu and Kashmir. The area is primarily monitored by the BSF and falls under the jurisdiction of the 9 Corps of the Army, under the Western Command.

Recent Attacks

Other recent attacks include an incident in the Reasi area on June 9, where a bus carrying pilgrims to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine was attacked, resulting in nine deaths and 33 injuries. The NIA is investigating these incidents and has identified several suspects.