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J&K: Death toll touches four in Rajouri terror attack

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Published : Jan 1, 2023, 8:43 PM IST

Updated : Jan 2, 2023, 8:58 AM IST

Four civilians were shot dead while several others were left wounded in a suspected terror attack in Dangri village of J&K's Rajouri district Sunday evening.

J&K: Death toll touches four in Rajouri terror attack
J&K: Death toll touches four in Rajouri terror attack

Jammu: Four civilians were killed and ten others injured in a suspected terror attack at Dangri village in Jammu and Kashmir’s border district of Rajouri on Sunday evening. Police, along with the security forces, rushed to the village soon after and cordoned off the area to nab the attackers.

"Another person succumbs to injuries. The death toll stands at four. Two armed men are allegedly involved in this firing," said Mukesh Singh, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu zone. He further added that the firing took place at three houses separated at a distance of around 50 metres from each other. "Search operation has been launched in the area," Singh said.

"All the injured are being treated. Police and district administration have reached the spot. Multiple bullet injuries were found on the body of the injured," said Dr Mehmood, Medical Superintendent, Associated Hospital, Rajouri to ANI.

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This incident came days after two civilians were killed outside an army camp in the same district on December 16. The victims, who were reportedly working as porters with the Army, were approaching the alpha gate of an Army camp in the district around 6.15 am when they were fired upon. On December 28, four militants were neutralized in a gunfight that broke out between security forces and militants in the Sidhra area of the Jammu district.

Last Updated : Jan 2, 2023, 8:58 AM IST
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