So far, the preliminary investigations suggest, that the attackers in all likelihood had infiltrated through the International Border from Pakistan. They walked all through to reach the place where they attacked the army vehicle deep inside the Indian territory.

The way terrorists choose their targets at will shows that they are not facing any preemptive action or resistance anywhere till they reach their target. This raises serious questions about the functioning of the intelligence network in the region.

The terrorists targeted an army truck, part of a routine patrolling party, with a grenade and gunfire on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road near Badnota village in Lohai Malhar, approximately 150 km from Kathua town, at around 3:30 pm, the officials said.

The terrorists hurled a grenade and opened fire targeting Army vehicles which were on a routine patrol on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road at around 3.30 pm near Badnota village in Lohai Malhar, 150 km from Kathua town.

A drive was launched in the Nagri area of Hiranagar to demolish an illegal place of worship that was resisted by a group of locals, the officials said.

The terrorists involved in these attacks are believed to be non-locals who have infiltrated from across the border/line of control. Summer is the ideal time for the ISI and Pakistan to push the infiltrators into the state as the snow melts down and the hilltops are relatively less difficult to cross. 

According to official reports, a terrorist fired over two dozen rounds at the convoy of the two police officers. No harm was caused to any of the officers or personnel.

Following an incident where a driverless freight train traveled 70 kilometers, the Kathua Station Master was dismissed for negligence, highlighting the crucial need for strict safety adherence.