Rajouri terrorist attack: 4 soldiers martyred, 2 injured in J-K terror strike

A devastating terrorist attack on two military vehicles in the Thanamandi area of the Rajouri sector has claimed the lives of four Army personnel, with two others sustaining injuries, reports Army officials.

The incident occurred on Thursday when terrorists ambushed two army vehicles transporting troops in the Thanamandi region of Rajouri. The death toll has risen to four, as another Army personnel succumbed to injuries inflicted during the attack.

"At approximately 3:45 PM on December 21, two army vehicles carrying troops were moving to the operational site, which was fired upon by the terrorists. The fire was immediately retaliated upon by our troops," stated an Army official.

The ongoing operation in the general area of DKG (Dera ki Gali) commenced on the night of December 20. The troops were en route to reinforce a joint operation against terrorists, already underway in the region since the previous evening. The operations are concentrated in the 48 Rashtriya Rifles area.

"Indian Army troops immediately retaliated after being attacked by terrorists. The troops were going to reinforce a joint operation against terrorists underway in the area since last evening. The operations are taking place in the 48 Rashtriya Rifles area," Army officials emphasized.

The situation is under control, and the operation is still in progress. Authorities are actively working to gather further details. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges faced by security forces in the volatile region.

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