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Poonch attack: The recent surge in militancy incidents along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jammu region has prompted security and defense experts

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Rajouri and Jammu today to review security after the Poonch attack on army vehicles, in which four jawans were martyred. | Latest News Delhi

India News: Defence minister Rajnath Singh and chief of the Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, reached Jammu on Wednesday to review security after the Poonch attack

The Defence Minister is visiting Jammu and Kashmir for the first time after the killing of five Army soldiers, including two Captains, during an encounter between militants and security forces in Rajouri’s Kandi area last month

Defence Minister assured justice to the families of three, and also met five men who were allegedly tortured by security forces and are currently hospitalised

Six people, two from the families of each civilian allegedly killed in custody a few hours after they were picked up by the security forces on December 22, reached Rajouri town on Wednesday for a meeting with the Defence Minister around noon.

Three civilians were found dead after being picked up by Army for questioning

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the troops for their bravery and expressed full faith in their ability to wipe out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir.

The Army has ordered a thorough internal investigation into the civilian deaths and said it is committed to extending full support and cooperation in the conduct of the investigation

SRINAGAR: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said shunting out army officers will not address the Poonch civilian deaths case an.