Dynamite News JK: Indian Army convoy attacked by terrorists in Kathua, encounter underway
After concluding recent operations in the Kulgam and Chinigham areas, an Indian Army convoy was attacked by terrorists in the Machedi area of the Kathua district on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:
Kathua: After concluding recent operations in the Kulgam and Chinigham areas, an Indian Army convoy was attacked by terrorists in the Machedi area of the Kathua district on Monday.
As per the officials, the area in Jammu and Kashmir falls under the 9th Corps of the Indian Army.
"After firing by terrorists, our troops also retaliated. More details are awaited," defence officials said.
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