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Firefight in Rajouri after terrorists attack VDC member’s house: Army

“Terrorists attacked the house of a VDC at Gunda, Rajouri at 0310h. A nearby Army column reacted and a firefight ensued. Operations are continuing,” said a spokesman of White Knight Corps on X.
09:02 AM Jul 22, 2024 IST | GK Web Desk
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Srinagar, July 22: Army on Monday said that a firefight broke out after army soldiers reacted to an attack by terrorists on the house of a Village Defence Committee (VDC) member in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

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“Terrorists attacked the house of a VDC at Gunda, Rajouri at 0310h. A nearby Army column reacted and a firefight ensued. Operations are continuing,” said a spokesman of White Knight Corps on X.

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Earlier, reports said a soldier was injured after terrorists opened fire on a newly established army picket in the Gundha area of Rajouri district.

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Quoting an official, news agency Kashmir Scroll reported that terrorists opened fire on the camp of 63 RR in Gundha.

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He said the soldiers retaliated, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire, in which one soldier was injured.

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The official said that reinforcements were rushed to the site of the attack and a search operation is underway to track down the terrorists.

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Meanwhile, Jammu-based defence spokesman said that a major terror attack was thwarted by the soldiers.

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“Major terror attack on Army picket in remote village of Rajouri thwarted. Firing [is] underway. More details [are] awaited,” he said, in a brief statement to the media, as per ANI news agency.

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