Jammu and Kashmir: Heavy gunfight breaks out between terrorists and security forces in Poonch
Sep 15, 2024, 07:55 AM ISTThe encounter broke out when the security forces were conducting the search operation based on a tip-off on Sunday morning.
The encounter broke out when the security forces were conducting the search operation based on a tip-off on Sunday morning.
The 42-year-old Pakistani national, Azhar Hussain, is currently being questioned by the Army.
Spanning 150 kilometers across several districts, the Operation Sarp Vinash faced obstacles such as steep climbs, dense forests, and numerous caves. Despite these challenges, the Army is committed to its mission, collaborating with local forces to achieve success.
The Indian Army troops foiled an infiltration attempt by Pakistani terrorists in the Battal Sector of Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Tuesday. During the operation, a jawan was injured and later succumbed to his injuries.
The local police team took possession of the grenade and registered a case for further investigation. The swift actions of the children and the security personnel played a crucial role in preventing what could have been a major tragedy.
The security forces launched the search operation after they received an intel of suspected movement in the area. Early in the morning, four security forces personnel succumbed to their injuries after a search and cordon operation was launched on Monday which eventually turned into an encounter.
The gruesome incident has sent shock waves throughout the district as it involves the fate of girl children at a time when the country is celebrating the birth, education and contribution of women to the development of the country and its democratic institutions.
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The development comes as a terror attack took place on an Indian Army vehicle, killing five soldiers and injuring four others.
An alert was sounded and the whole area was put under strict cordon and a massive search operation was launched to sanitise the area.
The cordon and search operation (CASO) to track down terrorists responsible for attacking an IAF convoy, which claimed the life of a corporal rank personnel, entered the fifth day on Wednesday, officials said.
Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi's clarification over his 'stunt' remark on the Poonch terror attack comes after Union Minister Thakur strongly condemned his statement and asked Congress whether it will insult soldiers to win elections.
Congress leader Charanjit Singh Channi's statement on the Poonch terror attack is set to trigger controversy in the election season as the Bharatiya Janata Party keeps attacking the grand old party alleging that Congress is an anti-national party.
A Rashtriya Rifles Unit has launched a search and cordon after terrorists attacked an India Air Force convoy in Poonch. Two of the five injured personnel are in critical condition, informed officials.
Relief measures, including financial assistance and provision of tents to affected families, are being implemented according to established protocols. Vulnerable spots and alternative accommodation sites have been identified in the affected area.
The IED was recovered during a joint search operation by police, Rashtriya Rifles and CRPF from the forest area of Sanai-Gursai in the Mendhar sub-division.
Jammu Kashmir crime news: According to officials, Joginder Singh, an ex-serviceman who is currently a member of village defence guard, had an argument with his nephew Gagandeep Singh over some domestic issues at their house in Dara Dullian.
Jammu and Kashmir news: Police and army personnel along with forensic experts rushed to the scene to investigate the nature of the blast, officials said, adding preliminary probe suggests that the blast occurred after suspected terrorists hurled a Chinese grenade.
Jammu-Kashmir news: The incident occurred in the Shindhara village of Poonch late Thursday evening when a pickup van plying on Shindhara road, skidded off the road and fell into a gorge.
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