Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:23pm on 08 Jul 2024,Monday India
Five Indian Army personnel were tragically killed and six others injured in a terrorist attack on a military convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district. The incident occurred during a routine patrol on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road, where terrorists initiated the assault with a grenade followed by gunfire. Despite immediate retaliation by security forces, the terrorists managed to escape into nearby forests. This marks the second attack on the Indian Army in the region within 48 hours, highlighting the ongoing security challenges in Jammu and Kashmir. Political leaders have condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for robust anti-terror measures.
