Army has launched a massive search operation to nab the terrorists involved in ambushing an Army truck in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir . so far near 24 People have been detained for questioning. , Five soldiers killed in Poonch terror attack

Five soldiers killed in attack on army truck were gone while another jawan was injured. At the time of the attack, the truck was carrying food and drinks to a nearby village for Iftar.

Army’s Northern Command visited the spot

Army’s Northern Command Commander visited the spot on Saturday Visited. Bhata Dhurian is a forested area and a preferred area for terrorists to infiltrate from across the Line of Control as the area is surrounded by dense forests and caves and the topography is also favorable for them. Search operations are on amid high alert in Poonch and Rajouri border districts, officials said.

24 Questioning continues after taking people into custody Officials told that People have so far been detained for questioning. Those detained include two couples, Iqbal and his wife Mudifa and Salman Din and his wife Rashida, residents of Degwar in Poonch.

Terrorists used steel core bullets

Officials told that the army truck was ambushed The terrorists who attacked used steel core bullets capable of penetrating the armor shield and decamped with the weapons of the soldiers. A ‘sniper’ is believed to have targeted the truck from the front, while other terrorists opened fire and lobbed grenades from the other side.

Gujjars and Bakarwals demand a free hand from Defense to Army

Gujjars and Bakarwals The members of the Akhnoor sector met the army unit and expressed solidarity with the security forces. leading a 297 member delegation from the community Mohammad Akram appealed to Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to give a free hand to the army to counter terrorism being spread from across the border.

Jammu and KashmirIndian ArmyPublished Date

Mon, Apr 24, 2023, 8: 43 AM IST