Poonch : A tragic incident occurred in Jammu and Kashmir as a brave Air Force soldier lost his life and five others were injured in a horrifying terrorist attack on a convoy 5 May
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Poonch (J&K)
A member of the Indian Air Force lost his life during an attack, while five others sustained injuries when two vehicles, one belonging to the IAF, were targeted by terrorists. Among the injured, one airman is said to be in critical condition. All of them were immediately transported by air to the Command Hospital in Udhampur for necessary medical care, as per officials.
The area received immediate reinforcement and counter-terrorism operations are currently in progress. According to sources within the security forces, the local Rashtriya Rifles unit initiated search and cordon operations in the vicinity.
The IAF reported that a convoy of their vehicles, which came under attack close to Shahsitar, has now been safeguarded. “Militants targeted an Indian Air Force vehicle convoy in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, near Shahsitar. Local military units are currently conducting cordon and search operations in the vicinity. The convoy has been protected, and ongoing investigations are taking place,” the statement read.
At approximately 6:15 pm, the staff members were traveling to the air force station from Jaranwali when they were unexpectedly attacked, according to officials as reported by news agency PTI.
The armed forces in the region experienced their first major attack of the year, following a string of terror attacks on the army last year. After the attack, images revealed over twelve bullet holes on the vehicle’s windshield that was targeted.
Officials stated that the individuals responsible for the attack, carrying AK assault rifles, are suspected to have escaped into the surrounding woods. They also mentioned that there has been no communication with the suspects up to this point.
Since Friday, the police, along with paramilitary forces, have been carrying out search operations in Poonch based on information about the movement of suspicious individuals. Despite their efforts, no arrests were made during the operation, as confirmed by the officials.
Poonch falls under the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency, and this constituency is scheduled to hold elections on May 25 during the sixth phase.
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