2024 Botapathri ambush

Botapathri ambush
Part of Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir
Location
Date
Target	Army vehicle convoy
Attack type	Ambush
Weapons	Sophisticated firearms
Deaths	5
Non-fatal injuries	Unknown
No. of participants	3–4 militants

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.

The Attack

The ambush occurred in the dense forests of Botapathri, where militants attacked the convoy using sophisticated weapons. Reports indicated that 3-4 militants were involved in the attack.

Search Operations

Following the attack, a 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, involving helicopters and drones for aerial surveillance. Security forces conducted ground searches in Pattan and Kreeri based on intelligence inputs.

Reactions

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the attack, vowing that security forces would take revenge for the bloodshed. He emphasized the need for collective efforts to eradicate terrorism.

Aftermath

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.

References

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