Terrorists Attack Army Vehicle In J&K’s Rajouri, Troops Launch Search Operation

An Army vehicle came under attack from terrorists in the Sunderbani area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri on Wednesday.

The incident took place at around 1 pm near Phall village, close to a water tank in the forested region along Sunderbani Malla Road, reported India Today.

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According to initial reports, one or two rounds were fired at a 9 JAK vehicle while it was patrolling the area.

There were no immediate reports of casualties in the brief exchange of fire near Phall village in the Sunderbani sector, officials stated.

They further noted that the terrorists, suspected to be hiding in a forest, fired a few rounds at the passing army vehicle. The area is known as a traditional infiltration route for militants.

The troops returned fire, and reinforcements were swiftly deployed to neutralise the assailants, the officials added.

The army has since launched a cordon and search operation in the region.