India

J&K: Army Captain Killed In Encounter During Search For 4 Terrorists

By
OB Bureau

New Delhi: An Army officer was killed in action Wednesday after an encounter with a group of four terrorists – in the Assar area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. A civilian was also injured. An operation has been launched to capture the terrorists, one of whom was wounded, NDTV reported quoting sources.

Security forces recovered a United States-made M4 assault rifle and three rucksacks with assorted equipment from the encounter site, the report added, saying the Army was tipped off to the terrorists’ hideout Tuesday evening, after which they engaged the enemy. There was a brief exchange of fire last night and the op resumed this morning.

This latest terror attack in the Jammu region comes a day before Independence Day celebrations and as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs a meeting – attended by senior figures, including Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval – to review the security situation, according to the report.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Japanese Company Declines To Confirm It Shipped Devices Used In Lebanon Explosions

New Delhi: Japanese company ICOM has refused to confirm that the walkie-talkie devices involved in…

September 19, 2024

Woman Threatens Salim Khan During His Morning Walk; Drops Lawrence Bishnoi’s Name

New Delhi: Veteran writer Salim Khan was allegedly threatened by a woman during his morning…

September 19, 2024

Centre To Probe 26-Year-Old Ernst & Young Employee’s Death; Mother Says She Was ‘Overworked’

New Delhi: The Union Labour Ministry has said it will be investigating the circumstances that…

September 19, 2024

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi To Present 100-Day Report Card Of BJP Govt In Puri Today

Bhubaneswar/Puri: With the maiden BJP government completing 100 days in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi…

September 19, 2024

Do You Know There’s A Device That ‘Restores Vision In Blind’? Here’s More…

New York: Can a device restore vision in a blind person? Well, perhaps there’s one…

September 19, 2024

Right-Wing Groups Call for Cancellation of India-Bangladesh Test Series; #BoycottBangladeshCricket Trends On Social Media

New Delhi: Various right-wing organisations have demanded a boycott of the Bangladesh cricket team in…

September 19, 2024

Sambalpuri Singer Ruksana Bano Dies At AIIMS-Bhubaneswar; Family Alleges Slow Poisoning

Bhubaneswar: Popular Sambalpuri singer Ruksana Bano died while undergoing treatment at AIIMS-Bhubaneswar on Wednesday night.…

September 19, 2024

Air Pollution Risk Factor For Brain Strokes, Similar To Smoking: Study

New Delhi: For the first time, it has been found that air pollution is one…

September 19, 2024