Jammu: Terrorists Attack Army Unit In Nagrota, Encounter Underway

An encounter is underway between militants and security forces in Nagrota town of Jammu and Kashmir. The town is located in the Jammu district of the state.

According to reports, 2 to 3 terrorists have targeted a military location near White Knight Corps in Nagrota. Terrorists first lobbed grenades at the Army unit and opened fired at around 5:30 am, Times Now reported. Two soldiers have reportedly been injured in the firing.

Suspicious movement was noticed in Chamliyal, Samba (J&K). When challenged, Border Security Force (BSF) patrol was fired upon by miscreants holed up in a tube well pump-house. Schools in the town have been closed and the area has been cordoned off by security forces.

More details are awaited.