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.[2]
| 2024 Botapathri Ambush | |
|---|---|
| Part of Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Location | Botapathri, Gulmarg, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Date | 26 October 2024 (IST) |
| Target | Army vehicle convoy |
Attack type | Ambush |
| Weapons | Sophisticated firearms |
| Deaths | 5[1] |
| Injured | Unknown |
No. of participants | 3–4 militants |
The Attack
editThe 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.[3]
Search Operations
editFollowing 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.[4]
Reactions
editLieutenant 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.[4]
Aftermath
editIn the aftermath of the attack, Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RD&PR) Javed Ahmad Dar, along with other local leaders, visited the families of the deceased to offer condolences and support.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Massive manhunt underway in Botapathri after deadly militant attack". KNS Kashmir. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Four terrorists involved in Botapathri attack on army vehicle: SSP Baramulla". Jammu Links News. 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Massive manhunt underway in Botapathri after deadly militant attack". KNS. 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Search operation continues in Gulmarg's Botapathri for second day; J&K LG says forces will take 'revenge'". WION. 26 October 2024.
- ^ "Botapathri killings: Minister, MLAs offer condolences to families of slain army porters". Rising Kashmir. 26 October 2024.