Srinagar, July 9 (KNS): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday expressed grief at the death of five soldiers in the Kathua terror attack. He also reiterated his faith in the determination of the Army to eradicate terrorism from J&K.

Rajnath Singh said in a post on X, “I am deeply anguished at the loss of five of our brave Indian Army Soldiers in a terrorist attack in Badnota, Kathua (J&K). 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.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelI pray for a speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries in this dastardly terror attack”, he wrote according to KNS correspondent.

Five soldiers, including a JCO, were martyred and five others were injured on Monday in an ambush by terrorists on an Army vehicle in the Badnota area of Kathua district.

A massive CASO (Cordon & Search Operation) is underway in the area to hunt down the terrorists.(KNS)