Srinagar: In a decisive anti-terror operation Tuesday morning, Indian security forces successfully neutralized three terrorists responsible for firing on an Army convoy near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector. This encounter, part of a larger crackdown on insurgency in the region, came to an intense conclusion as security forces launched a final assault, cornering the group after a day-long standoff.
“Temple Vandalized Amid Terror Strike, Army Launches Intensive Search Operation”
The terror group attacked an Army convoy on Monday, striking an ambulance and inflicting damage to idols within the local Hassan temple, sparking a swift response from the Army. With four BMP-II infantry combat vehicles and aerial support from helicopters and drones, the area was tightly cordoned off, and intensive surveillance measures were enacted to locate and isolate the militants.
“Phantom’s Sacrifice: Army Dog Dies Protecting Soldiers in Akhnoor Encounter”
During the operation, Army dog Phantom, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, was fatally injured while shielding security forces from enemy fire. The valiant dog’s sacrifice was honored by the White Knight Corps, which recognized Phantom’s “supreme sacrifice” in a moving tribute on social media.
“Central Government Ramps Up Operations Following Surge in Valley Attacks”
The Akhnoor incident follows a disturbing rise in terror-related violence in Jammu and Kashmir. Last week, two soldiers and two local porters were killed in Gulmarg, and another attack in Ganderbal left seven workers, including non-locals, dead at a tunnel construction site along the Srinagar-Leh highway. In response, the government has intensified combing operations across the region, mobilizing special forces and advanced surveillance assets to curb these escalating threats.
