Five jawans were killed while an army vehicle caught fire following a suspected explosion in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, while one jawan is said to be injured and has been admitted to a hospital for treatment. . The incident took place on a highway in Bhata Dhurian area. In the statement issued by the army, it was told that the army vehicle was attacked with a grenade, due to which the vehicle caught fire and 5 soldiers were martyred. He told that army personnel and policemen have reached the spot, from the spot Poonch 90 kilometer away. ,Jaish-backed terror outfit PAFF claimed responsibility for the attack – source

On the other hand, according to sources, the responsibility of the attack has been taken by the Jaish-backed terrorist organization PAFF, it is being told that Lashkar may also be behind the attack. Tell that 5 soldiers of Rashtriya Rifle have been martyred in the attack while 1 soldier is injured. ,Statement of Headquarters Northern Command

The Northern Command Headquarters said in a statement, “Taking advantage of heavy rain and low visibility, terrorists opened fire on an army vehicle between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in Rajouri sector at around 3 pm.” The vehicle caught fire, possibly due to the use of a grenade by the terrorists.” The army said that all the five jawans belonged to the Rashtriya Rifles unit and were deployed for anti-terrorist operations in the area. It has been said in the statement that the operation to trace the terrorists is going on and other details are being ascertained. ,Defence spokesman in Jammu informs

Earlier, Defense Spokesman in Jammu had said that soldiers were killed when an army vehicle caught fire while going from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot in Poonch district. Army and police personnel have reached the spot, who are from Poonch 340 kilometers away. ,Congress expressed condolences to the martyrs

Congress has expressed condolences for the soldiers martyred in Poonch, Kharge tweeted, “Strongly condemn the terrorist attack on the army vehicle in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, those who lost their lives in this incident Deepest condolences to the families of the five brave soldiers of Rashtriya Rifles, wishing speedy recovery to the injured jawan.” While Rahul Gandhi tweeted, “The news of the martyrdom of our five soldiers in the terrorist attack in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir is very sad. I pay my humble tribute to those heroes and express my deepest condolences to their bereaved families.” I do.”

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Thu, Apr 20, 2023, 9: 38 PM IST