In a tragic incident on Monday, four Indian Army soldiers, including an officer, lost their lives during an encounter with terrorists in Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir. This incident marks the 48th such loss of Army personnel in the region over the past 32 months. There has been a recent surge in terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir with terrorists changing tactics to target the peaceful Jammu region in place of heavily secured Kashmir.

Timeline Of Terror Major Attacks in J&K In Recent Past

July 16, 2024: Four Army soldiers were killed in action in Doda.
July 8, 2024: Five Army personnel were killed in action and five others injured in an attack on a military convoy in Kathua district.
June 11-12, 2024: Six soldiers were injured in twin attacks.
June 9, 2024: Nine people were killed and 33 injured after terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims in Reasi.
May 4, 2024: One soldier of the Indian Air Force was killed and five others injured in Poonch district.
December 21, 2023: Four soldiers killed in action.
November 22, 2023: Five soldiers, including two captains, were killed in action.

April-May 2023: 10 soldiers martyred in twin attacks.
May 13, 2022: Four persons were killed in an attack on a pilgrim bus in Katra.
December 14, 2021: Four soldiers killed in action.

Also Read: Why Terror incidents are rising in Jammu-Kashmir

Govt Reviewing J&K Security

In response to escalating terror incidents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting included discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, providing an overview of security conditions and ongoing counter-terrorism operations by the armed forces.

Prime Minister Modi also engaged with Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, receiving updates on local administrative efforts. Sources indicated that the Prime Minister has instructed authorities to deploy full spectrum counter-terror capabilities of the armed forces.