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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Reviews Security Situation In Rajouri

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SRINAGAR: A Day after five army personnel were killed in an ongoing combat operation in Kandi forest of Rajouri, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took stock of the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir’s border districts of Rajouri and Poonch.
Defence Minister landed at Jammu’s technical Airport in a special aircraft, from where he was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Army Chief General Manoj Pande and Army Commander Northern Command Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi towards Rajouri.
The Defence Minister took stock of the operational preparedness of the Indian Army and the security situation along the border area during his visit and also interacted with troops at an Army Base Camp in Rajouri.
As per an official, the defence minister chaired a high-level security meeting to review the overall security scenario of JK. During interaction with soldiers, the defence minister commended their valour and zeal while operating in challenging situations and asserted that the nation feels secure because of the unmatched courage, commitment and constant vigil of the soldiers of the Indian Army.
Earlier in the day, the army had neutralized one militant, while other was reported to have been injured in ongoing gun battle at Kandi forests of Rajouri.
“In the ongoing joint operation in Kandi Forest, Rajouri sector by Indian Army in coordination with JKP & CRPF, at approx 0700 hours the cordon while closing in spotted and pinned down the terrorists. In the ensuing gunbattle Onemilitant has ben neutralised and other is likely injured,” PRO Defence Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand said.
A statement from the Army’s Northern Command said its personnel have been conducting “relentless intelligence-based operations to flush out a group of militants involved in an ambush on an Army truck in the Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian in Jammu region last month”—(KNO)

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May 6, 2023
Rajnath Singh Visits Rajouri; Reviews Army’s Preparedness, Security Situation

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Jammu, May 6 (GNS): Defence minister of India Rajnath Singh on Saturday took stock of the operational preparedness of the Army and the security situation along the “border” during his visit to Rajouri. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi were present during the review meeting held at the Army Base Camp, official sources said.
Rajnath Singh interacted with the soldiers and “commended their valour and zeal” while operating in “challenging situations”.
“He asserted that the Nation feels secure because of the unmatched courage, commitment and constant vigil of the soldiers of the Indian Army in difficult areas,” Rajnath Singh said as per an official statement sent to GNS.
“He motivated them to continue working with the same dedication and bravery, stating that the Government and the people of the country are with the Armed Forces always.”
Rajnath Singh also paid homage to the five elite soldiers who were killed in Rajouri in a blast amid encounter. “Their sacrifice will never be forgotten”, he said.
Rajnath’s visit along with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj Pande comes amidst a militantry operation in the forest area of Rajouri. Five soldiers were killed and a Major ranked officer injured in the blast triggered by the militants in the woods. Army on Saturday said that one militant was killed and another was “likely” injured. (GNS)
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May 6, 2023
Terrorists responsible for killing soldiers in Rajouri will be hunted down: Rajnath

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Jammu: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday interacted with deployed soldiers on ground in J&K’s Rajouri district sending out a clear message that terrorists involved in killing of soldiers will be hunted down.
Rajnath Singh arrived at the Army’s division headquarters in Rajouri along with Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Army Chief Manoj Pande.
General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) Northern Command, Lt. general Upendra Dwivedi and field commanders briefed the defence minister on the ongoing operation against the terrorists in the Kandi forest and other areas of Rajouri and Poonch districts.

The defence minister gave a clear message during his visit that the terrorists who killed soldiers will be hunted down whatever the cost, sources said.
“Anybody trying to disturb peace and tranquility in J&K will not be spared,” Singh is reported to have said during his visit.
After flying back to Jammu from Rajouri, the defence minister left for New Delhi in the afternoon.
Five soldiers, including elite para commandos, were killed by terrorists in Kandi forest area on Friday.
In the ongoing operation against the terrorists, the Army killed one terrorist earlier in the day while another is reported to have been injured.

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May 6, 2023
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Lands In JK, To Visit Rajouri

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SRINAGAR: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Jammu on Saturday and is scheduled to visit Rajouri, where five army personnel were killed in a blast during an encounter in the Kandi forest area of the district yesterday.
An official said that Rajnath Singh landed in Jammu today, where he was received by Army Chief Manoj Pande and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
He said that Singh will head towards Rajouri to assess the security situation amid the ongoing anti-militancy operation in the area.
Five army soldiers were killed, and an officer was injured after militants triggered a blast during an encounter in the Kandi forest area on Friday.
Earlier today, the army said that a militant has been killed while another one is likely injured as the operation resumed in the Kandi forest area. (KNO)

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May 6, 2023
Rajouri Gunfight: Militant killed, Another Likely Injured

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SRINAGAR: One militant has been killed and another likely injured in a fresh exchange of fire that erupted in the woods of Rajouri in the early hours of Saturday.
Five army personnel were killed in the ongoing encounter in the Kandi forest area on Friday morning.
Defence spokesman Lt. Colonel Devender Anand said that one militant was killed while another was likely wounded in the gunfight.
“In the ongoing joint operation in Kandi Forest, Rajouri sector by Indian Army in coordination with JKP & CRPF, at 7:am hours the cordon while closing in spotted and pinned down the terrorists. In the ensuing gunbattle, one terrorist has been neutralized and one terrorist is likely to be injured,” he said.
He further added that Huge recoveries have been made in the operation so far.
The recoveries include one AK56, four magazines of AK, 56 rounds of AK, 1 x 9mm pistol with a mag, three grenades & one ammunition pouch.
“Identity of the neutralized terrorist is being ascertained,” he said.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Army Chief General Manoj Pandey will visit Rajouri to assess the ground situation where troops have launched a massive operation after killing 10 army personnel in the past two weeks.

Officials said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh along with Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande is likely to chair a high-level security meeting in Jammu before flying back to Delhi.
Meanwhile, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi reached Rajouri early morning to review the ongoing operation.
“Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi Army Commander Northern Command at Ground Zero, reviewing the operational situation on the ongoing operations at Kandi Rajouri where contact was re-established with militants,” Northern Command said in a tweet.
“He was briefed on all aspects of the operations by ground commanders,” it added.

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May 6, 2023
Rajouri Encounter: Militant Killed, Says Army As LG Lays Floral Wreaths On Bodies Of 5 Soldiers

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Jammu, May 6 (GNS): Army has claimed to have neutralized one militant in the ongoing massive operation in Kandi forest area of Rajouri district. Meanwhile Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha laid wreaths of the bodies of five soldiers who were killed in the blast triggered by the militants in the woods on Friday, officials said.
“In the ongoing joint operation with @JmuKmrPolice & CRPF, at approx 0700 hours the cordon while closing in spotted & pinned down the (militants),” army said in a tweet, adding, “In the ensuing gunbattle one (militant) has been neutralised & 1 more is likely to be injured.”
Army said that arms and ammunition including one AK 56, four Magazines, 56 rounds, 1×9 mm pistol and 3 grenades and one ammunition Pouch has been recovered so far.
“Identity and affiliation of militant is being ascertained. Operation underway,” he said.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha paid tributes to the soldiers killed in the blast and laid floral wreaths on their bodies.
Yesterday, five soldiers were killed and an officer was injured in a blast triggered by the militants.
Army later issued a statement in which it said: “On specific information about presence of (militants) in the Kandi forest in Rojauri Sector, a joint operation was launched on 03 May 2023. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of militants well entrenched in a cave. The area is thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs.”
The militants, the army said, triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team suffered two fatal casualties and injuries to four more soldiers including an officer.

“The injured personnel were evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur.” Three among them succumbed to wounds later. (GNS)
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May 6, 2023
Rajouri Encounter Live Updates: Contact Again Established With Militants – Kashmir News

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After a lull, gunfight resumes between militants and security forces in Kandi Forest area of Rajouri district on Saturday.
Official sources said that after a lull, contact was again established with militants during wee hours on Saturday.
Yesterday, 5 soldiers were killed, officer was injured in the Rajouri Gunfight.
Army latter issued a statement in which it said that, “On specific information about presence of (militants) in the Kandi Forest in Rajauri Sector, a joint operation was launched on 03 May 2023. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of militants well entrenched in a cave. The area is thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs.”
The militants, army said, triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team suffered two fatal casualties and injuries to four more soldiers including an officer.
“Additional teams from the vicinity was then directed to the site of encounter. The injured personnel were evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur.” Three among them succumbed to wounds later.
As per initial reports a group of militants are trapped in the area. “There is a likelihood of casualties in militant group”, it reads.

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May 6, 2023
Rajouri Gunfight: Contact Again Established With Militants: Army

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Rajouri, May 06: After a lull, gunfight resumes between militants and security forces in Kandi Forest area of Rajouri district on Saturday.
Official sources told GNS that after a lull, contact was again established with militants during wee hours on Saturday.
Yesterday, 5 soldiers were killed, officer was injured in the Rajouri Gunfight.
Army latter issued a statement in which it said that, “On specific information about presence of (militants) in the Kandi Forest in Rajauri Sector, a joint operation was launched on 03 May 2023. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of militants well entrenched in a cave. The area is thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs.”
The militants, army said, triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team suffered two fatal casualties and injuries to four more soldiers including an officer.
“Additional teams from the vicinity was then directed to the site of encounter. The injured personnel were evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur.” Three among them succumbed to wounds later.
As per initial reports a group of militants are trapped in the area. “There is a likelihood of casualties in militant group”, it reads. (GNS)

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May 6, 2023
5 soldiers killed, officer injured in blast in Rajouri: Army

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Jammu, May 5 (GNS): Five soldiers were killed and an officer injured after militants triggered an explosive during an ongoing encounter in Kesari area of Kandi hamlet in Rajouri district on Friday, officials said.
They told GNS that two soldiers were killed on the spot and four others including an officer were injured in the explosion. The injured were shifted to hospital where three of them succumbed to wounds, taking the toll to five.
They have been identified as L/Nk Ruchin Singh Rawat of Uttrakhand, Paratrooper Siddhant Chettri
Of Darjeeling, (WB), NK Arvind Kumar of Palampur Kangra (H.P), Hav Neelam Singh of Jourian, Akhnoor
Jammu and Paratrooper Pramod Negi of Shillai Sirmaur (H.P).
Earlier army in a statement said that Indian Army columns have been conducting relentless intelligence based operations to flush out a group of militants involved in ambush on an army truck in Tota Gali area of Bhata Dhurian in Jammu region”, army said in a statement.
“On specific information about presence of (militants) in the Kandi Forest in Rajauri Sector, a joint operation was launched on 03 May 2023. At about 0730 hours on 05 May 2023, a search team established contact with a group of terrorists well entrenched in a cave. The area is thickly vegetated with rocky and steep cliffs.”

The militants, army said, triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team suffered two fatal casualties and injuries to four more soldiers including an officer.
“Additional teams from the vicinity have been directed to the site of encounter. The injured personnel have been evacuated to Command Hospital, Udhampur.” Three among them succumbed to wounds later.
As per initial reports a group of militants are trapped in the area. “There is a likelihood of casualties in militant group”, it reads.
The operation is in progress and further details are being ascertained, it had added. (GNS)
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May 5, 2023
Political Parties Condemn Rajouri Militant Attack

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SRINAGAR: Political parties of JK expressed outrage over the killing of five army personnel in an encounter in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Condemning the attack, former chief minister Omar Abdullah said terror is a scourge that has blighted numerous lives over the decades in J&K.
In a tweet, he wrote, “Tragic news from Rajouri where 5 army personnel have laid down their lives in the line of duty. Terror is a scourge that has blighted numerous lives over the decades in J&K & deserves unreserved condemnation. I send my sincere condolences to the families of those we lost today.”
Terming the loss of lives of soldiers as ‘terrible’, former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti took to Twitter and said, “Terrible news coming in. My deepest condolences to the families of those who died in the line of duty.” She also expressed condolences.
Former Union Minister and veteran Congress leader Prof Saifuddin Soz in a statement said, “ Rajouri terror attack that claimed lives of five army men in the line of duty is a terrible news and I unequivocally condemn this heinous attack,” Soz said.
President of the Apni Party and senior political leader Altaf Bukhari said the sacrifice of the soldiers for the safety of the nation will never be forgotten.
Bukhari tweeted, “Deeply saddened by the tragic news from Rajouri. My thoughts are with the families of the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the ongoing encounter. Their sacrifice for the safety of our nation will never be forgotten.”
“We strongly condemn the act of terror in Rajouri. These are senseless acts of violence perpetrated by lunatics. And they will inshallah rot in hell,” the chairman of Peoples Conference Sajad Lone tweeted.

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May 5, 2023