PM Modi chairs high-level meeting amid rising terror attacks in Jammu

Jammu: Amid the rising cases of terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security – which also includes Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. According to a report, the PM directed full deployment of armed forces’ counter-terror capabilities.
The Prime Minister spoke to Shah, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, and was given an overview of the security-related situation, including armed forces’ counter-terrorism operations.
Earlier today, two army personnel were injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forest village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. This comes when security forces continue their operations despite inclement weather and challenging terrain.
The gunfight, lasting more than an hour, took place at Jaddan Bata village in the Kastigarh area at around 2 am when terrorists opened fire on a temporary security camp established in a government school for the ongoing search operations, the officials said.
A defence spokesperson said one of the critically injured soldiers was evacuated to Udhampur-based command hospital by an advanced light helicopter (ALH) despite challenging weather conditions.
“Swift action by ALH from Air Force Station, Udhampur saved a critically injured soldier’s life in Doda (J&K). Despite challenging weather, the evacuation was successful, ensuring timely medical care at Command Hospital, Udhampur. Kudos to the team for their dedication & bravery,” PRO Defence Jammu posted on X.