One soldier and a civilian were reportedly injured after militants attacked attacked Army's new camp in Gundha Khawas area of Jammu Kashmir's Rajouri early morning on Monday. Reports said the security personnel retailated, while a massive operation has been launched to hunt down the attackers.
The camp is said to be located near the residence of a Village Defence Group(VDG) member, who was recently awarded Shaurya Chakra for his role in an anti-terror operation in the same area in 2023.
In the gunfight, VDG's relative has been aslo left injured in the attack, reports said.
Army has also said, "Terrorists attacked the house of a VDC at Gunda, Rajouri at 0310h. A nearby Army column reacted and a firefight ensued. Operations are continuing."
The firefight is still ongoing, officials said.
According to news agency PTI, security forces launched a cordon and search operation after militants fired at a security post in the Gundha area of Rajouri. The attack is said to have taken place around 4 am, after which the security personnel retaliated.
The attack came days after four army soldiers, including an officer, were killed while battling militants in the Doda encounter.
On July 19, two militants were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt at the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Keran sector.
Earlier, two soldiers were injured in an encounter with militants in the Kastigarh area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir.
