Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir: 48 Soldiers Killed in 32 Months. Major Attacks Timeline.

According to officials, an encounter occurred as a result of a joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Desa area of Doda. This operation was based on specific information about the presence of terrorists.

The Army’s 16 Corps reported that contact with the terrorists was made around 9 pm, leading to a heavy firefight. On July 8, 2024, five Army personnel were killed and five others were injured in a terrorist attack on a military convoy in Kathua district.

In November 2023, five soldiers, including two captains, were killed in action. The previous year, in April and May 2023, ten soldiers were martyred in twin attacks.

In May 2022, four individuals were killed in an attack on a pilgrim bus in Katra, and in December 2021, four soldiers were killed in action. Following the recent incident, the Prime Minister spoke with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to receive an overview of the security situation in the Union Territory and the counter-terrorism operations conducted by the armed forces.

Additionally, he communicated with Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha to be briefed on the efforts of the local administration. Sources indicate that the Prime Minister has instructed the authorities to utilize the full spectrum of the armed forces’ counter-terror capabilities.