4 jawans killed, 3 others injured after terrorists attacked Army vehicles in J&K

At least four jawans were killed and three got injured when terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district today (December 21). 

The vehicles came under attack in the Savni area on the Thanamandi-Surankote road. It was carrying jawans from Bafliaz area, where a cordon and search operation against terrorists has been underway since Wednesday (December 20).

The Army officials said troops also



immediately retaliated after being attacked by terrorists. 

"The troops were going to reinforce a joint operation against terrorists going on in the area since last evening. The operations are taking place in the 48 Rashtriya Rifles area," they added.

Meanwhile, an Army spokesperson said contact has been established with the terrorists and an exchange of fire was underway in the area. Additional forces have been rushed to the spot.