An army vehicle was attacked on Monday morning in Battal area of Akhnoor, Jammu and Kashmir. According to sources, no one was harmed in this attack by terrorists. The terrorists had targeted the army ambulance.
The officer said, an army vehicle was fired upon in Battal area. There is no news of any casualty in this attack. Search operation is going on in the area. It was also informed that alert soldiers foiled a possible terrorist attack.
Last week also there was an attack on a vehicle
Last week also similar attacks were reported in Jammu and Kashmir. Terrorists had ambushed and attacked army vehicles in Baramulla district. Two soldiers and two porters were killed in this attack. According to officials, last week, when a convoy carrying Rashtriya Rifles unit personnel and porters was heading towards Nagin Post in the Afrawat range, terrorists opened fire on two army trucks in Botapathri.
“This is very unfortunate news”
Valley Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had condemned the attack on the army vehicle in Botapathri and expressed grief. While posting on social media handle X, he had said, the attack on army vehicles in Botapathri area of North Kashmir is a very unfortunate news. There were casualties and some people were injured in this attack.
He also said, this number of recent attacks in Kashmir is a matter of serious concern. I strongly condemn this attack and express my condolences to the loved ones of those who lost their lives. I also pray that the injured people get full and speedy recovery.
Very unfortunate news about the attack on the army vehicles in the Boota Pathri area of North Kashmir which has resulted in some casualties & injuries. This recent spate of attacks in Kashmir is a matter of serious concern. I condemn this attack is the strongest possible terms &
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 24, 2024
6 laborers died
Even before this attack, terrorists had attacked a tunnel construction site in Gagangir area of Ganderbal, Jammu and Kashmir and targeted the workers. Six laborers and a doctor were killed in this attack by terrorists.