Trooper Dead, 4 Injured In Major Encounter In Jammu Ahead Of PM's Visit
NDTV
The presence of terrorists near a vital military installation in Jammu is a major security concern ahead of PM Modi's first political visit to the former state since August 2019.
A fierce gun battle has erupted between security forces and terrorists near an army installation in Jammu, two days ahead of a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the region. A jawan has been killed, and four others injured in the initial shoot-out, officials said.
The encounter started after security forces launched a pre-dawn operation at the Sunjwan cantonment area in Jammu city. The police said they had information that terrorists were planning an attack in the city.
PM Modi is arriving in Jammu on Sunday. The presence of terrorists near a vital military installation in the city is a major security concern ahead of his first political visit to Jammu and Kashmir after the former state's special status was revoked in August 2019.
PM Modi will address a major rally which will be attended by thousands of Panchayat members at Palli village.
