The attack comes a day after three LeT terrorists were neutralised by security forces in Budgam. One of the killed terrorists was involved in the killing of civilians Rahul Bhat and Amreen Bhat.
Digital Desk: A pre-dawn attack on an Army unit operating base in the Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday resulted in at least two terrorists being shot dead and three troops being martyred. A fierce encounter erupted after terrorists tried a suicide attack on the Army unit stationed here.
As a result of the intense gunfire from both sides, at least five jawans were hurt. A police officer who was hurt in the attack has been taken urgently to a nearby hospital for treatment.
The army company's operating base is in Pargal, which is part of Rajouri, in the Darhal region of Jammu & Kashmir. According to a Defence Ministry spokesman located in Jammu, the gunfight started in the Pargal area in the early hours of this morning.
"At Pargal Rajouri, 2 terrorists attempted to enter a position during the night; however, observant soldiers caught them and battled them. The (terrorists) were defeated," he said, previously, that three of the five soldiers who sustained injuries were critical and are still receiving treatment.
According to reports, the terrorists attempted to break into the Army camp, but their attempts were foiled by the alert security forces personnel who fiercely responded.
The Jammu ADGP Mukesh Singh also confirmed the incident, claiming, "Terrorists attempted to scale the perimeter fence of the Army base at Pargal in Rajouri's Darhal neighbourhood. The exchange of fire happened. Added parties were sent to the spot, which is 6 kilometres from Darhal PS. Two terrorists were put to death, and Mukesh Singh, the ADGP of the Jammu Zone, and two soldiers were hurt."
Now that the operation is thought to be over, 16 Corps Commander Lt. Gen. Manjinder Singh is keeping an eye on the ground situation. The area has been sealed off by security personnel, and more people have been sent to the scene. The place is currently being sanitised.
It may be mentioned that the attack comes a day after three LeT terrorists were neutralised by security forces in Budgam. One of the killed terrorists was involved in the killing of civilians Rahul Bhat and Amreen Bhat.
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