NEW DELHI: Terrorists opened fire on an Indian Army vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir ’s Akhnoor area early Monday, officials said. The incident took place around 7:25 am near the Shivassan temple in Jogwan, within the Battal area, but no casualties were reported.
A search operation was promptly launched in Akhnoor, near the Pakistan border, after locals reported the presence of three heavily armed terrorists in the vicinity of the Assan temple in the Bhattal area of Khour. According to officials, a few gunshots were heard when an Army ambulance was passing through the forward village.
Army troops and police have cordoned off the village and nearby areas, and efforts are ongoing to locate and neutralise the suspected infiltrators.
A search operation was promptly launched in Akhnoor, near the Pakistan border, after locals reported the presence of three heavily armed terrorists in the vicinity of the Assan temple in the Bhattal area of Khour. According to officials, a few gunshots were heard when an Army ambulance was passing through the forward village.
Op ASAN
— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) October 28, 2024
Terrorists fired upon a convoy near #Asan, #Sunderbani Sector, targeting Army vehicles in the morning.
Swift retaliation by own troops ensured foiling of the attempt ensuring no injuries. The area has been cordoned off, and a search operation to neutralize the terrorists…
Army troops and police have cordoned off the village and nearby areas, and efforts are ongoing to locate and neutralise the suspected infiltrators.
VIDEO | J&K: An Army vehicle was fired upon in Khour Batal area of Jammu. #JammuandKashmir pic.twitter.com/LHZBm2DFHs
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 28, 2024
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