Security personnel conducted a search operation today morning (May 5) in response to a terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy, officials informed. The attack in Poonch on May 4 resulted in the loss of one personnel’s life.
The security officials have informed that 1 soldier was killed while 4 have been injured in the attack, and the local Rashtriya Rifles unit has started cordon and search operations in the area. Additional Indian Army forces arrived at Jarra Wali Gali (JWG) in Poonch late on Saturday night in response to the incident.
Officials indicated that the purpose of the search operation was to locate the terrorists responsible for the attack. Security forces have established checkpoints and are conducting thorough inspections in the area.
The officials said that the attack took place in the evening when the IAF convoy was moving towards Sanai Top in the district’s Surankote area. The condition of two injured soldiers is reported to be critical, and they were rushed to the hospital. The attack, which occurred in Sanai village, led to the injury of personnel who were swiftly transported to the Command Hospital in Udhampur. Unfortunately, one of the injured personnel succumbed to his injuries.
In the aftermath of the attack, the local Rashtriya Rifles unit, with support from the Army and police, launched cordon and search operations in the vicinity to apprehend the attackers.
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