Four Soldiers Killed in J&K Encounter, Bringing Total to 48 in 32 Months
New Delhi: Four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, were killed in a clash with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on Monday. This brings the total number of Army personnel killed in the Jammu region over the past 32 months to 48.
The encounter started when the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint operation in the Desa area of Doda based on specific intelligence about terrorist presence.
The Army’s 16 Corps reported on X that contact with the terrorists was made around 9 pm, leading to a heavy firefight.
Timeline of Major Attacks:
– July 16, 2024: Four soldiers killed in Doda encounter.
– July 8, 2024: Five soldiers killed and five others injured in a terrorist attack on a military convoy in Kathua district.
– June 11-12, 2024: Six soldiers injured in twin attacks.
– June 9, 2024: Nine people killed and 33 injured when a bus of pilgrims attacked by terrorists plunged into a gorge in Reasi.
– May 4, 2024: One Indian Air Force soldier killed and five others injured in a terrorist attack on two vehicles in Poonch district.
– December 21, 2023: Four soldiers killed.
– November 2023: Five soldiers, including two captains, killed.
– April-May 2023: Ten soldiers killed in twin attacks.
PM Modi Reviews J&K Security:
With the rise in terror incidents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting last month to assess the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He discussed the security situation and counter-terrorism operations with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. He also spoke with Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to get an update on the local administration’s efforts.
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