Army Vehicle Attacked by Terrorists in Jammu's Akhnoor; 1 Suspect Killed, Gunfight Ongoing

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:33am on 28 Oct 2024,Monday India

A suspected terrorist was killed following an attack on an Army vehicle in Akhnoor, Jammu district, on Monday morning, officials reported. Around 7 am in the Batal area, three terrorists opened fire on the vehicle. Security forces quickly cordoned off the area and initiated a manhunt. Over the past week, Jammu and Kashmir has seen a rise in militant attacks, with 12 people, including two soldiers, losing their lives in separate incidents. A recent ambush in Gulmarg claimed four lives, while migrant workers have also been targeted. Security forces are on high alert ahead of the Diwali festival season.

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