CRPF officer killed in terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir
What's the story
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer was killed when terrorists opened fire on a patrol party in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, on Monday. According to reports, the CRPF inspector was leading his team to check the progress of a post being prepared for the deployment of a CRPF battalion when they were ambushed by terrorists. A counter-terror operation has been initiated in response to this attack.
Rising concerns
Jammu region witnesses surge in terrorist activities
The Jammu region, which had been relatively peaceful compared to Kashmir for several years, has recently experienced a surge in terrorist activities. These incidents are particularly concentrated in the southern parts of the Pir Panjal range. The dense forests and rugged mountains in this area provide a natural cover for terrorists, contributing to the increase in attacks.
Recent incidents
Recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
On August 14, Captain Deepak Singh of the Indian Army was killed during an encounter in Doda. A civilian was also injured in this incident. Earlier on August 10, two soldiers and a civilian lost their lives in a gunfight between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reported that 28 people, including civilians and security personnel, have been killed in 11 terror-related incidents and 24 counter-terror operations up to July 21 this year.