Five soldiers killed in gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu: Five soldiers were killed in a gunfight between terrorists and security forces in the Kandi area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Friday.

“In the ongoing operation in Rajouri sector, three soldiers who were critically injured in the morning have unfortunately succumbed to their injuries. The operation is still in progress,” the



Army said.

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

“On specific information about the presence of terrorists in the Kandi Forest in Rajouri Sector, a joint operation was launched on 03 May 2023.