The 2024 Bandipora attack occurred on 1 November 2024 when suspected militants opened fire at an Indian Army camp located in Bilal Colony, along the Bandipora-Panhaar Road in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack reportedly involved a brief exchange of gunfire, during which seven Indian paramilitary soldiers were allegedly killed, though no official confirmation has been provided.[1]
| 2024 Bandipora attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Location | Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Date | 1 November 2024 ~09:00 PM IST (IST) |
| Target | Indian security forces |
Attack type | Small arms attack, encounter |
| Weapons | AK-47 |
| Deaths | 7 |
| Injured | 7 |
| Perpetrators | The Resistance Front |
No. of participants | 2–3 militants (allegedly) |
Background
editBandipora district has frequently been a site of clashes between Indian security forces and militant groups. Militants belonging to The Resistance Front have been suspected in previous attacks targeting Indian security installations in the region.[2]
The Attack
editThe incident reportedly began around 9:00 PM IST when militants allegedly associated with the TRF launched a "fire raid" on the army camp in Bilal Colony, targeting personnel stationed at the site.[3] Following the initial exchange, the militants retreated, prompting Indian forces to launch a search operation in the area. The Indian Army's Chinar Corps confirmed that after spotting suspicious movement, security personnel challenged the militants, who then opened indiscriminate fire and fled into a nearby forest.[4]
Aftermath
editAs of the latest reports, security forces have expanded search operations within the Bandipora area in an effort to locate the assailants, and the search is ongoing.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J-K's Bandipora; search operation launched". Business Standard. 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Encounter breaks out between security forces, militants in Bandipora, Jammu and Kashmir". ANI News. 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J-K's Bandipora". The Economic Times. 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Indian Army launches search operation in Bandipora". State Times. 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Army camp attack in Bandipora under investigation". Business Standard. 2 November 2024.