Terrorists strike again in Rajouri but alert troops thwart attack

at 7:17 am
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Nasir Khan

Rajouri (J&K), July 22 (NVI):- Suspected Pakistani terrorists struck again in the Jammu region, as they fired at the house of a member of Village Defence Committee (VDC) adjacent to an Army picket in Gunda area early this morning.

The Army personnel in the picket immediately retaliated, triggering a gunfight.

“Terrorists fired upon the house of a VDC (member) at 0310 hours. A nearby Army column reacted and a firefight ensued. Operations are continuing,” the Army posted on X at 8.03 AM.

Later, at 12.56 PM, the Army posted on X: “#IndianArmy acted on #intelligence, anticipating the threat to to a Village Defence Guard in a remote area of Rajouri – Reasi. Tactical teams swiftly intervened, ensuring no harm to the #VDC member and his family.”