Rifleman Mohit Rathour was killed and a Major along with three other soldiers were wounded in an unprovoked attack by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) on an Indian forward post at Kamkari in the Machhal sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The incident occurred during an operation against terrorists attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC). In retaliation, the Indian side killed a Pakistani intruder. This attack brings the military toll in Jammu and Kashmir to 12 this month, prompting increased security measures, including the deployment of two additional BSF battalions.
5 Major Key Points:
- Casualties: Rifleman Mohit Rathour was killed, and a Major along with three other soldiers were wounded in the attack by Pakistan’s BAT.
- Attack Details: The attack occurred early Saturday during an operation against terrorists attempting to cross the LoC in the Machhal sector.
- Indian Retaliation: In the counterfire, a Pakistani intruder was killed.
- Military Toll: The military toll in terrorist violence in Jammu and Kashmir has risen to 12 this month.
- Security Measures: In response to the surge in terror attacks, the government is deploying two BSF battalions to Jammu and Kashmir.
