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3 soldiers killed in J&K; 2 terrorists shot dead

Aug 11, 2022

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The attack comes days ahead of the celebration of the 75th Independence Day

An army officer reported on Thursday that two terrorists who were trying to enter an army company operating base in Pargal in the Darhal region of Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir, were neutralized.

Three Army servicemen died in the incident that occurred 25 kilometers from Rajouri, according to officials.

The area has been sealed off by security personnel, and more people have been sent to the scene.

Jammu Zone Additional Director General of Police Mukesh Singh stated, "Someone attempted to scale the perimeter fence of the Army camp at Pargal in the Darhal neighborhood of Rajouri. The exchange of fire happened. Added parties were sent to the spot, which is 6 kilometers from Darhal PS. Killing of two terrorists." The attack occurs a few days before the nation celebrates its 75th Independence Day.

The operation is in progress.

Three LeT militants were eliminated by security personnel in Budgam a day prior to the attack. Rahul Bhat and Amreen Bhat, two civilians, were slain along with one of the terrorists who was killed in the attack.