Jammu, May 5 (). Five soldiers were killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Kandi area of Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials gave this information on Friday.
Army said, three soldiers who were seriously injured in the ongoing operation in Rajouri sector succumbed to their injuries in the morning. The operation is still going on.
Earlier, the army had said that the terrorists detonated an explosive device in retaliation.
On 03 May 2023, a joint operation was launched on specific information about the presence of terrorists in Kandi forest of Rajouri sector. At about 07.30 hrs on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of terrorists hiding in a cave.
Additional teams from nearby areas have been directed to the encounter site, he added.
According to preliminary reports, a group of terrorists is trapped in the area, the army said. The casualties of the terrorist group are feared. The campaign continues.
Indian Army continues its operation against a group of terrorists who ambushed an army truck in Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian in Jammu region.
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