New Delhi: A terrorist attack on the Sunjwan military base in Jammu on Monday left one Indian Army personnel injured. The militants fired from a safe distance outside the base and a search operation is currently underway to identify and apprehend the culprits, according to defence officials.The Sunjwan military base in Jammu has been placed on lockdown, with all entry and exit points sealed, following a terrorist attack on Monday. According to sources, the incident involved a long-range shooting, injuring one Army personnel who was on sentry duty. A comprehensive search operation is currently underway to locate the perpetrators. This incident comes as a senior police officer has emphasized the need for enhanced coordination among security agencies to address potential security threats during the upcoming assembly elections in Jammu.One Army jawan injured in the Sunjwan military station in Jammu after terrorists fired from a stand-off distance from outside the base. Search operations on to locate the perpetrators. More details awaited: Defence officials pic.twitter.com/NAmVAehmHL— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2024#WATCH | Jammu and Kashmir: Search operation underway in Jammu.One Army jawan was injured in the Sunjwan military station in Jammu after terrorists fired from a stand-off distance from outside the base.(Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/flbJ3482ED— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2024Jammus security challengeJammu witnessed a surge in terrorist activities across multiple districts between April and July, sparking security concerns. With the region gearing up for elections, the threat of terrorism looms large. The elections, scheduled to take place in three phases on September 18, September 25, and October 1, will culminate in the counting of votes on October 8. The recent terror incidents have added to the sense of urgency for robust security measures.
