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Army vehicle attacked by terrorists in Jammu’s Rajouri

Terrorists fired upon an Army vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, prompting a security response. The attack, which occurred in Sunderbani’s forested region, resulted in no casualties. Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track the assailants.

News Arena Network - Jammu - UPDATED: February 26, 2025, 02:48 PM - 2 min read

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Terrorists opened fire on an Army vehicle in the Sunderbani area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, prompting a security cordon and search operation by the armed forces.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 1 pm in the forested terrain near Phall village along Sunderbani-Malla Road.

 

According to reports, one or two rounds were fired at a patrol vehicle of the 9 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (JAK Rifles).

 

No casualties have been reported so far.

 

“At 1300 hours (1 pm), an army vehicle was fired upon at Village Phall near Water Tank, a forest area on Sunderbani-Malla road close to the LoC,” officials familiar with the matter stated.

 

Authorities believe the assailants targeted the vehicle from the forest cover before escaping.

 

The area is known as a traditional infiltration route for militants operating in the region.

 

Security forces swiftly responded by cordoning off the area and deploying additional reinforcements.

 

A massive search operation has been initiated to track down the attackers.

 

The Army remains on high alert following the incident.

 

A Defence spokesperson confirmed that a firing incident had taken place in Sunderbani but refrained from divulging further details.

 

Investigations are underway.

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