2015 Udhampur terrorist attack
2015 Udhampur terrorist attack
The 2015 Udhampur terrorist attack occurred on August 5, 2015, in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. This assault was executed by members of the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba, targeting a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The attack resulted in the deaths of two security personnel and left several others injured. The militants, using firearms and grenades, ambushed the CRPF personnel while they were traveling in the region, highlighting ongoing tensions and violence in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident prompted widespread condemnation from Indian officials and raised concerns about security measures in the region, further complicating the already fragile relationship between India and Pakistan.