Srinagar: An encounter broke in Kathua after terrorists attacked army vehicles in Badnota village of the district on Monday afternoon, officials said.
An official told KNO that terrorists attacked army vehicles in Badnota village, about 120 km from district headquarters today afternoon.
He said that the army repulsed the attack with retaliatory firing, triggering an encounter. “Operation is on and further details are awaited”, he added.
Jammu has been high on the terror radar with these attacks being reported from areas known to be free of terrorism.
On June 9 , nine people were killed and 33 injured after a bus on its way to the Shiv Khori cave temple came under attack in Reasi district.
On June 12, security forces killed two infiltrated terrorists in Hiranagar area of Kathua while three terrorists were gunned down on June 26 in Doda district.
More details are awaited. (GNS)
