2024 Botapathri ambush

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
LocationBotapathri, Gulmarg, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir
Date26 October 2024 (IST)
TargetArmy vehicle convoy
Attack type
Ambush
WeaponsSophisticated firearms
Deaths5[1]
InjuredUnknown
No. of participants
3–4 militants

The Attack

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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.[3]

Search Operations

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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.[4]

Reactions

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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.[4]

Aftermath

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In 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

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  1. ^ "Massive manhunt underway in Botapathri after deadly militant attack". KNS Kashmir. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Massive manhunt underway in Botapathri after deadly militant attack". KNS. 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Search operation continues in Gulmarg's Botapathri for second day; J&K LG says forces will take 'revenge'". WION. 26 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Botapathri killings: Minister, MLAs offer condolences to families of slain army porters". Rising Kashmir. 26 October 2024.