J&K: Two Indian Army Soldiers Killed, Four Others Injured In Ongoing Anti-Terror Operation In Rajouri

Two Indian Army soldiers were killed in action and four others injured in an ongoing operation to flush out terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.

On specific information about presence of terrorists in the Kandi Forest in Rajouri sector, a joint operation was launched by security forces, according to a statement.

At around 7.30 am on Friday (5 May), a a search team established contact with a group of terrorists well entrenched in a cave in an area which is thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs.

"The terrorists triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team has suffered two fatal casualties with injuries to four more soldiers including an officer," the statement said.

"Additional teams from the vicinity have been directed to the site of encounter. The injured personnel have been evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur," it said.

As per initial reports a group of terrorists are trapped in the area. There is a likelihood of casualties in terrorists group.

The operation is still underway, the statement said.