Suspected Terrorist Attack in Jammu Injures Soldier; Massive Search Operation Underway
A soldier was critically injured when suspected terrorists opened fire on a sentry post at the Sunjawan Military Station in Jammu. The attack has sparked a massive search operation by both the army and local police to locate and neutralize the gunmen. Past attacks include a deadly incident in February 2018.
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A soldier was critically injured in a suspected terrorist attack at the Sunjawan Military Station in Jammu on Monday.
Officials reported that around 10.50 am, the gunmen opened fire on a sentry post, critically wounding an army personnel. A massive search operation is underway to locate and neutralize the attackers.
The incident triggered panic, prompting the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the local police to join the army in the search. No contact has been made with the terrorists yet. The Sunjawan camp was previously attacked in February 2018, resulting in multiple casualties.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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