Militants fire at army vehicle in Jammu's Akhnoor; no injuries reported

Srinagar, Oct 28: Militants attacked an army vehicle in Akhnoor area of Jammu, reports said Monday.

Quoting officials news agency GNS reported that this morning, an army vehicle came under gunfire from militants, which was retaliated by the army forcing the attackers to retreat.

Terrorists fired upon a convoy near #Asan, #Sunderbani Sector, targeting Army vehicles in the morning.

Swift retaliation by own troops ensured foiling of the attempt ensuring no injuries. The area has been cordoned off, and a search operation to neutralize the terrorists is…

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So far, there was no reports of any injury or casualties in this incident.

Meanwhile, more reinforcement to that area has been rushed and massive search operation has been launched to trace the attackers, added the official.

The attack comes days after an ambush on the army convoy killed five including three soldiers and two civillian porters.