Rajnath Singh Condoles Death of 5 Army Personnel in Kathua Terror Attack 2025 Five Army personnel were killed and as many were injured on Monday when a group of heavily armed terrorists ambushed a patrolling party in Kathua. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed profound sorrow over the loss of five Army personnel in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. He mentioned that counter-terror operations are ongoing and the soldiers are committed to establishing peace and order in the region.
Five Army personnel died and an equal number were wounded on Monday in an ambush by heavily armed terrorists on a patrolling party in the Badnota area in Kathua. “I am deeply saddened by the deaths of five of our courageous Indian Army soldiers in a terrorist assault in Badnota, Kathua (J&K),” the defence minister stated on X. “My heartfelt sympathies to the grieving families; the nation stands in solidarity with them during this challenging period. Counter-terrorist operations are currently ongoing, and our soldiers are committed to bringing peace and stability to the region,” he remarked. “I pray for the swift recovery of those injured in this cowardly terrorist attack,” Singh continued.
Pakistani terrorists involved in J&K attack, threw grenades at Army trucks
Five army personnel were killed in an ambush on a military vehicle by terrorists in the Machedi area of Billawar. The attackers used advanced weapons and conducted reconnaissance. A large-scale manhunt is ongoing in Kathua for the perpetrators of the attack, which was carried out by Pakistani terrorists using sophisticated weapons to cause maximum casualties. The terrorists also scouted the area, potentially aided by local supporters, indicating a deliberate targeted assault. The arsenal of advanced weapons included M4 Carbine rifles and explosives, as per sources.
Rajnath Singh Condoles Death of 5 Army Personnel in Kathua Terror Attack Latest Reports
According to reports, Badnota village, the site of the attack, has inadequate road connections, restricting vehicles to speeds of no more than 10-15 kilometers per hour. Exploiting the terrain, terrorists targeted slow-moving army vehicles. Positioned on hills were 2-3 terrorists and 1-2 local guides. They initiated the attack by hurling grenades at the army convoy before opening fire, with the driver being their primary aim, mirroring past terror incidents, as per sources speaking to India Today.
Primary investigations have revealed that prior to the attack, the terrorists had carried out reconnaissance in the area. According to sources, a local guide assisted the terrorists in conducting reconnaissance, providing them with food, shelter, and aiding them in reaching their hideouts post-attack. Efforts to track down the attackers in Kathua faced challenges due to the hilly terrain, fog, and dense vegetation in nearby forest areas where the terrorists are suspected to have fled. The terrorists ambushed an army truck on the Machedi-Kindli-Malhar road near Badnota village in Lohai Malhar, resulting in the death of a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and injury of five other soldiers, who were hospitalized. This incident, the fifth terror attack in the Jammu region within a month, has sparked widespread condemnation.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Expression
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his condolences for the army personnel who died and emphasized the soldiers’ determination to maintain peace in the area. “I am deeply saddened by the loss of five of our courageous Indian Army Soldiers in a terrorist attack in Badnota, Kathua (J&K). My heartfelt sympathies go out to the grieving families. The nation stands in solidarity with them during this challenging period. Anti-terror operations are in progress, and our soldiers are resolute in establishing peace and order in the region. I wish a swift recovery to those injured in this despicable terror attack,” he stated.
Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, denounced the cowardly attacks on the army. “The fifth terrorist attack in a month is a severe blow to the country’s security and the lives of our soldiers. The resolution to these persistent terror attacks will be through strong actions, not empty words and false assurances. We stand united with the nation during this sorrowful time,” he expressed.
4 Soldiers Dead in Militant Ambush on Army convoy in Jammu’s Kathua
On Monday afternoon, militants ambushed a convoy in Jammu’s Kathua district, resulting in the deaths of four Army personnel. This incident is part of a series of attacks in the Union Territory. Additionally, sources reported that militants threw a grenade at the convoy, causing injuries to several soldiers. The ambush occurred in Badnota village in Lohai Malhar area, and sources mentioned that the encounter is still ongoing. According to sources, the soldiers retaliated promptly, and reinforcements have been dispatched to the area. This marks the second terror attack in Jammu division since Sunday morning, when a soldier was wounded in an attack on an Army camp in Rajouri district’s Manjakote area. In that attack, Arymmen guarding the camp had retaliated immediately, forcing militants to flee. The Army and police had then launched a massive search operation to trace gunmen in the area.
