2 terrorists gunned down as Indian Army foils attack on J&K base; 3 security personnel killed
India Today
Two terrorists who carried out a suicide attack on an Army company operating base were killed in J&K's Rajouri. Three armymen were also killed in the operation.
Two terrorists who tried to breach an Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri were gunned down by Indian Army on Thursday. Three army personnel also lost their lives in the operation.
Op Contact2 terrorists trying to sneak into a post in the dark at Pargal #Rajouri were detected and engaged by alert troops.The terrorists have been neutralised.5 soldiers also suffered injuries and are being treated. @NorthernComd_IA @adgpi pic.twitter.com/dgUaFouIAB
An encounter broke out after terrorists attempted a suicide attack on an Army company operating base. Five jawans were also injured in the exchange of fire. The operation has now ended, the Indian Army confirmed.
"In a terrorist attack 25 km from Rajouri, two terrorists carries out a suicide attack on an Army company operating base. Both terrorists have been killed while three own troops have lost their lives. Ops in progress," Indian Army officials had said.
The attack comes ahead of Independence Day celebrations and the police and security forces are already high on alert owing to it.