The deceased has been identified as Amrit Paul Singh (31) -- a resident of Amritsar. The official said that another person accompanying Paul was also injured in the attack.
The development came after Iran admitted to carry out the airstrike in Pakistan and affirmed that they only targeted terrorists and not Pakistani citizens. Iran launched massive airstrikes targeting Jaish al-Adl--a Sunni militant group which largely operates across the border in Pakistan.
Security forces in the wake of recent terror attacks in the valley are planning to launch a massive counter-terror operation to target terrorists and thwart Pakistan's attempt to increase terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Army restrained from firing initially keeping concerning the security of the civilians in the area. A search operation to nab the terrorists has been launched.
Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists fired at the Army vehicle carrying jawans in Poonch district today (December 21) afternoon. The special forces have been called up for further operation and firing is still underway in the area.
The latest episode comes after the killing of Adnan Bayi, a close associate of LeT founder and a mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Hafiz Saeed. Bayi was killed in Karachi a few week ago.
J&K Director General of Police revealed the conspiracy led by Pakistan-based terrorist Arjumand and local mastermind Danish Ahmad Malla. The arrested individuals, Imtiyaz Khanday and Mehnaan Khan, are considered "hybrid" terrorists who blend into normal life after attacks.
During the searches, an official said, some crucial digital and documentary evidence like mobile phones, pen drives, SIM cards, data cards, bank documents and passports were seized.
Jammu and Kashmir: Constable Mohammad Hafiz was fired upon by terrorists at Hamdaniya Colony in Bemina locality, the officials said. Hafiz is a resident of Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district but presently lives in Bemina, they further stated.
On December 3, Adnan Ahmed alias Abu Hanzla, a top-ranking Lashkar-e-Tayyaba commander, who masterminded lethal attacks on security convoys in India, was gunned down by unknown persons in Karachi.
Jammu and Kashmir: After receiving intelligence inputs about the terror module active in Rajouri, the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police began a joint operation to dismantle it which led to the arrest of two terrorists' associates.
The bus was travelling towards Rawalpindi when it came under attack by terrorists and collided with a truck, whose driver was also killed. Two Pakistani Army soldiers were also among the deceased and five of them have been identified so far.
MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that the high-level committee will take necessary follow-up action based on the findings. According to earlier reports, the US thwarted a plot to allegedly assassinate Pannun on American soil and informed India of the concerns regarding the matter.
Two terrorists, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander trained in Afghanistan, and five soldiers including two captains were killed in a 36-hour-long gunfight with security forces on Wednesday and Thursday in the Bajimaal area of Darmsal.
Two terrorists and five army soldiers, including two captains, have been killed in the encounter. Both terrorists and a soldier were killed on Thursday while four soldiers, including two captains, were killed on Wednesday.
Terrorist Attack in J-K Rajouri: A gunfight broke out between the security forces and terrorists in Rajouri. The Indian Army and police were rushed to the spot.
Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hassan Haider and three other soldiers were killed during an exchange of fire with terrorists in Khyber district of the province. Three terrorists were killed by security forces in the operation conducted in the area.
An official said that NIA has been carrying out extensive investigations to foil the terrorist outfit's plans to spread terror and violence in the country.
The two terror associates arrested from Srinagar have been identified as Yawar Rashid and Basit Nabi. Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from them.
Thousands of people in Gaza are rushing to evacuate the city after Israel's order as it began ground operations to completely destroy Hamas. However, the WHO has called for 'immediate reversal' of evacuation order saying it was dangerous and nearly impossible.
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