Suicide assault foiled forward of PM’s J&Okay go to

Express News Service

SRINAGAR: Security forces foiled a serious fidayeen (suicide) assault at Sunjwan in Jammu as they shot down two closely armed Jaish-e-Mohammed militants carrying suicide vests on Friday, simply two days earlier than Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s go to to Jammu and Kashmir.

A CISF officer was additionally killed within the gunfight, whereas 4 safety males have been injured. “The launch of two militants took place ahead of PM’s visit. It was part of a bigger conspiracy to disturb the peaceful atmosphere in Jammu and sabotage the PM’s visit,” stated Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh.

Prime Minister Modi is because of go to Palli in Samba district on April 24 to take part in nationwide panchayat diwas. A joint crew of National Investigation Agency (NIA ) and State Investigation Agency visited the encounter web site through the day. They are more likely to take over the case for investigation.