Army personnel wounded in Rajouri gun battle with militants
An continuing battle with Pakistani militants broke out Friday night in the Kalakote forest region of the Rajouri district of Jammu, injuring three members of the Army’s special forces.
Since yesterday night, there has been a violent exchange of gunfire. To get medical attention, the wounded troops were sent to the military hospital.
Approximately three highly armed terrorists have reportedly been caught in the region. Following a fierce exchange of fire, more security personnel were sent to the scene.
According to reports, drones equipped with weapons are being utilized to locate terrorists in the heavily wooded region where they may be attempting to run into the Reasi district.
The first gunfight apparently resulted in injuries to the troops. Security personnel are scouring the area.
The operation against the militants included Army, CRPF, and Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police personnel.
A specific intelligence regarding the movement of some unidentified individuals was received by J&K Police on October 1 as a result of continuous intelligence flow, area dominance, and resulting pressure on the terrorists following the successful operation on September 13 in the same area. The Indian Army and JKP conducted joint operations in the general vicinity of Kalakote. Intense operations are now taking place, he noted.
Security forces and Pakistani militants who were crossing the Line of Control (LoC) often had engagements in the twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch during the last several years.
A Pakistani terrorist and an Indian Army soldier were both killed in an encounter on September 12 in Narla in the Rajouri district. During the shootout, three Army soldiers—two jawans and one special police officer—were wounded.
The slain soldier suffered severe injuries before passing away. In the front of the operation, an Indian Army dog named Kent was leading a column of troops who were pursuing fleeing militants. It was brought down by intense enemy fire. It gave its own life in the greatest Indian Army traditions while protecting its handler. The Labrador, who was 6 years old, belonged to the 21st Army Dog Unit.
