According to early accounts, insurgents concealed on a nearby hill opened fire on the soldiers in military vehicles.
According to officials, reinforcements swiftly arrived, and a search was initiated to locate the attackers.,
Since 1989, there has been an armed insurgency in Kashmir against Indian sovereignty; although, in recent times, there has been less violence.
The attack that occurred in Jammu on Monday afternoon brings the region’s violence to a month-long high.
Thirty-three people were hurt and nine people died last month when suspected terrorists opened fire on a bus carrying Hindu pilgrims through the area.
The new incident has left the Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh, “deeply anguished” at the lives lost.
On X, previously Twitter, Mr. Singh posted, “My deepest condolences to the bereaved families; the nation stands firm with them in this difficult time.”
“The counter-terrorist operations are underway, and our soldiers are determined to usher in peace and order in the region,” he stated.
The exact number of militants involved in the attack is unknown, but reports place them near a hill and a steep slope. Gazing mainly at one truck, they descended from the hillside.
