February 26, 2025 – Terrorists targeted an Army patrol vehicle in the Sunderbani area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a massive search operation.
Attack on Army Patrol
The attack occurred around 1 pm near Phall village along Sunderbani-Malla Road, a known infiltration route for militants. Officials stated that one or two rounds were fired at a vehicle belonging to the 9 JAK Rifles while it was on patrol.
“At 1300 hours (1 pm), an army vehicle was fired upon at Village Phall near a water tank in the forest area,” sources confirmed. No injuries have been reported so far.
Following the attack, the Army swiftly cordoned off the area, and additional reinforcements were deployed. A search operation is underway, with security forces on high alert. A Defence spokesperson confirmed the incident but did not provide further details.
Pakistani Intruder Shot Dead in Punjab
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a Pakistani intruder was shot dead by the Border Security Force (BSF) early Wednesday morning near the international border in Pathankot, Punjab.
BSF personnel noticed suspicious movement near the Border Outpost Tashpatan and challenged the intruder. However, the individual continued moving forward after crossing into Indian territory, prompting the troops to open fire. Officials are working to establish the identity of the deceased.
The BSF, which guards the 553-km India-Pakistan border in Punjab, has announced that a strong protest will be lodged with the Pakistan Rangers over the incident.
