Highlights 1 The terrorists wanted to enter the family quarters of the army unit. 2 the army wives blocked the entry of their quarters with all the household items. Bravery of the wives of two army officers who were staying in the family quarters helped in averting a major hostage crisis during the encounter that took place in Nagrota area of Jammu. However, due to the bravery of these two women, who were staying in the family quarters along with their newborns, the plans of the terrorists could not materialise. Also read: Parliament adjourned for the day over Opposition's demand of obituary reference for Nagrota martyrs"The terrorists entered two buildings which were occupied by officers, families and men.

Source: India Today November 30, 2016 08:57 UTC