New Delhi: An encounter erupted between security forces and militants in the Macchal sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday, during the gunfight, five Indian Army soldiers including a Major rank officer suffered injuries in the encounter and one of them lost his life due to injuries, Defence officials said.
The exchange of fire occurred with unidentified personnel on a forward post in Kamkari, Macchal Sector on the line of control. Reportedly, one Pakistani person was killed during an encounter.
J&K | Macchal encounter: Five Indian Army soldiers including a Major rank officer suffered injuries in the encounter. All five troops were evacuated from the location. One of the injured soldiers has lost his life due to injuries: Defence officials pic.twitter.com/8Yf8hXr0lA
— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2024
Indian Army troops have foiled a Pakistani Border Action Team (BAT) attack on the Line of Control against Indian forces. According to the ANI reports, the BAT team involved in the assault is believed to include regular Pakistan Army personnel, including SSG commandos, who collaborate closely with terrorist organizations.
J&K | Macchal encounter: Indian Army troops have foiled a Pakistani Border Action Team (BAT) attack on the Line of Control against Indian forces. The BAT team involved in the attack is suspected to have regular Pakistan Army troops including their SSG commandos who work closely… pic.twitter.com/UF4ueFa2yY
— ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2024
A few months back there was a spike in terror attacks in the Jammu region, including the terror attack on an army convoy in Kathua and encounters in Doda and Udhampur.