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2024 Botapathri ambush
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On October 26, 2024, militants ambushed an Indian Army vehicle in the Botapathri area of Gulmarg, located in Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, carried out by the People's Anti-Fascist Front, resulted in the deaths of three Indian Army soldiers and two local porters. The Attack The ambush occurred in the dense forests of Botapathri, where militants attacked the convoy using sophisticated weapons. Initial reports from Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla, Muhammad Zaid, indicated that 3-4 militants were involved in the attack. Search Operations Following the attack, a massive joint search operation was launched by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and paramilitary forces. The operation spanned the area from Baba Reshi to the forests of Gulmarg, utilizing helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance. Security forces conducted ground searches in Pattan and Kreeri based on intelligence inputs. Reactions Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha strongly condemned the attack, vowing that security forces would take revenge for every drop of blood shed in Kashmir. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to eradicate terrorism from the region. See Also
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