NEW DELHI: An Army vehicle was attacked by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir 's Baramulla district on Thursday resulting in injuries to at least four soldiers. A civilian porter was also killed, said officials.
The vehicle was part of a convoy, Army officials said, adding that a brief firefight also took place between soldiers and terrorists after the initial attack.
The attack comes just hours after terrorists shot at and injured a labourer in the Batgund Tral area of Pulwama district.
There has been an uptick in terrorist attacks in the region, with multiple recent incidents signaling a resurgence of militant activity . In October alone, several attacks have occurred, including one on October 20 when terrorists targeted a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal district.
The attack resulted in the deaths of a doctor and six construction workers.
(This is a developing story)
The vehicle was part of a convoy, Army officials said, adding that a brief firefight also took place between soldiers and terrorists after the initial attack.
Exchange of Fire.
— Chinar Corpsđ - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) October 24, 2024
A brief firefight took place between #IndianArmy and terrorists in general area Butapathri, #Baramulla.
Details are being ascertained.#Kashmir@adgpi@NorthernComd_IA pic.twitter.com/lzeZhJbrQE
The attack comes just hours after terrorists shot at and injured a labourer in the Batgund Tral area of Pulwama district.
There has been an uptick in terrorist attacks in the region, with multiple recent incidents signaling a resurgence of militant activity . In October alone, several attacks have occurred, including one on October 20 when terrorists targeted a tunnel construction site on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal district.
The attack resulted in the deaths of a doctor and six construction workers.
(This is a developing story)
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