Rahul Gandhi has targeted the Modi government regarding the terrorist attack in Jammu.
An encounter between terrorists and security forces is going on since last night in Doda of Jammu and Kashmir. There is continuous firing from both sides in the forest. Four soldiers, including an army officer, have been martyred in the encounter. According to information, one to two terrorists may be hiding in the forest. Security forces have cordoned off the entire area and are searching for the terrorists with the help of helicopters. The operation is being carried out by a joint team of Army, Police and CRPF.
Terrorist attacks have increased in Jammu and Kashmir in the last few months. Congress has also become aggressive on this and is directly attacking the Modi government. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has targeted the government by posting on X. He has written that 11 terror attacks have taken place in Jammu in the last 78 days. He has said that “in this matter we must rise above party politics and collectively give a strong response.”
Congress president Kharge’s allegations against the government
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge has also attacked the government over the terrorist attacks. In his post on X, Khadge wrote that the recent terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir require a careful change in our security strategy. Targeting the Modi government, he said, “The Modi government is acting as if everything is going on normally and nothing has changed. But they should know that Jammu region is bearing the brunt of these attacks. Khadge wrote in his post that as a nation we have to collectively fight against cross border terrorism. And the Congress stands firm with the brave security forces.
Rahul and Priyanka also besieged the Modi government
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has also slammed the government over the terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Rahul has said that such incidents one after the other are very sad and worrying. While holding the Modi government responsible, he has written, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi has also asked questions to the government regarding the terrorist attack. Priyanka has asked, should the role of the country’s political leadership be only to mourn every martyr and keep quiet? He has also targeted the government’s claims of ending terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Today, once again, our jawans have been martyred in a terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir. Paying my humble respects to the martyrs, I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families.
Such horrific incidents one after the other are extremely sad and disturbing.
These continuous terrorist attacks are ruining Jammu and Kashmir.
—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 16, 2024
11 terror attacks in 78 days in Jammu
- On April 28, militants opened fire in a village in Jammu’s Udhampur, in which a village security guard was injured, who died during treatment.
- On May 4, terrorists attacked an IAF convoy in Shahsitar area of Poonch. Air force officer Vicky Pahad was martyred and 5 jawans were also injured in this attack.
- On June 9, when the swearing-in ceremony of the Union Cabinet was underway in Delhi, terrorists targeted a bus full of devotees in Jammu’s Reasi. Terrorists fired 20-25 rounds on the bus going from Shivkhodi to Katra. After the bus driver was shot, the bus went out of control and fell into a ditch, killing 9 devotees.
- On June 11, security forces killed two terrorists in an encounter in Kathua’s Hiranagar. A CRPF jawan was martyred in this attack.
- Terrorists are continuously targeting the Doda area of Jammu. On June 11, terrorists attacked the Chattargala check point of Doda. 5 jawans including one SPO have been injured in this attack.
- On June 12, militants opened fire during an ongoing search operation in Doda, injuring a policeman.
- On June 26, the security forces got a major breakthrough in Doda, the army killed 3 terrorists in the Gandoh area, a jawan was injured in the ensuing encounter.
- On July 7, a terrorist attack took place near an army camp in Rajouri. An army soldier was injured in this attack.
- On July 8, terrorists targeted an army truck in Kathua. In this attack, 5 army soldiers were martyred and 5 soldiers were also injured. The terrorists first attacked the army truck with grenades and then opened fire indiscriminately.
- On July 9, an encounter broke out between militants and security forces in the forests of Doda. There were reports that 2-3 terrorists were hiding in the area, after which the army launched a search operation. Meanwhile, the terrorists opened fire on the search team of the army.
- On July 15, the terrorists once again targeted the Doda area of Jammu, last night during the search operation of the army, the terrorists opened fire. Four jawans including an officer were martyred in this attack.
Jammu is generally considered a peaceful region compared to Kashmir. After the abrogation of Article 370, security forces launched a massive operation to eradicate terrorism in Kashmir. Frustrated by this operation, the terrorist outfits have now changed their tactics and are now targeting the Hindu dominated areas of Jammu. The 11 terrorist attacks in the last 78 days confirm that terrorists are plotting to target Jammu and spread unrest in the region.
Why are terrorists targeting Jammu?
Former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir SP Vaidya says that the collusion of Pakistan and China in this whole matter cannot be denied. In fact, both Pakistan and China are on the back foot because of the way security forces have handled the India-China border in Ladakh and Kashmir. So Pakistan-based terrorist organizations want the entire thrust to be shifted to Jammu.
According to SP Vaidya, the area of Jammu is suitable for terrorists as it is a hilly area covered with dense forests, while the road connectivity in the area is also not very good. In such a situation, when a terrorist attack occurs, it takes time for additional forces to arrive. The terrorists have managed to escape by taking advantage of the dense forests.
Terrorists on backfoot in Kashmir after 370 removal
After the removal of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, there has been a reduction in terrorist attacks. If we talk about the last 5 years, the army has killed more than 700 terrorists. In 2020, security forces killed 221 terrorists, while 180 terrorists were killed in 2021. Apart from this, 193 terrorists were eliminated in 2022, while a total of 87 terrorists were killed in 2023. Apart from this, 27 terrorists have been killed till July 13 this year.
