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Poonch Attack: Overground Workers Under Scanner

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SRINAGAR: In the aftermath of Poonch attack, intelligence agencies are zeroing in on some local overground workers who agencies believe acted as guides to help the militants move in the dense forests of Poonch, media reports said.
The Tribune reported, that the known overground workers from Poonch, Rajouri and Reasi districts have been taken for questioning as the intelligence agencies investigating the attack believe that the dense forests of Poonch near Bhimber Gali can not be crossed without local help.
While there were inputs regarding an attack in Jammu division, there was no specific information with the Military Intelligence or the police about the same, it reported.
Agencies are trying to figure out if the militants behind the deadly attack were already present in the area or infiltrated recently.
Meanwhile, Army has increased the vigil along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts to stop the exfiltration of terrorists to Pakistan.
The role of the overground workers in providing the weaponry, including the China-made steel core or armour piercing bullets used in the ambush to the militants is also being investigated.
There have been incidents of Pakistan drones entering and dropping arms and ammunition in the Indian territory in the recent past. Even during the Dhangri attack in Rajouri on January 1 and 2, villagers had alleged local help to the two terrorists which the police had claimed to be from Pakistan.
A massive combing and search operation involving nearly a dozen RR companies, drones and dogs are underway at the site.

On Thursday, militants had attacked an army vehicle near Bhatta Durian, on Bhimber Gali-Surankote Road of border Poonch district. Five Army personnel were killed and another was seriously injured in the incident.

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April 23, 2023
Lt Governor, Political Parties Condemn Poonch Attack

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SRINAGAR: The politicians and political parties of Jammu and Kashmir cutting across the divide extended condolences over the death of five army soldiers in a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.
Expressing his anguish over the incident, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said, “I am deeply anguished by the loss of lives of brave Army personnel in a tragic incident at Poonch. Their rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. My thoughts are with the bereaved families,” he said on Twitter.
Former JK chief minister Omar Abdullah extended his heartfelt condolences to the breaved families and said the heinous act should be unequivocally condemned.
Omar took to his Twitter handle to condemn the militant attack on the army vehicle in Poonch.
“Terrible news of a terror attack in Poonch that claimed the lives of five army jawans in the line of duty. I unequivocally condemn this heinous attack & send my condolences to the loved ones of those killed today. May the souls of the departed rest in peace,” Omar wrote on Twitter.
Condemning the attack PDP President Mehbooba Mufti wrote on her twitter, “Strongly condemn the heinous attack in Poonch. My deepest condolences to the families of the army jawans who were killed.”
Apni Party president Syed Altaf Bukhari described the attack as act of cowardice and expressed his condolences with the families of the slain soldiers.
“Deeply saddened by the cowardly terrorist attack in Poonch that claimed lives of five soldiers. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the brave hearts who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. We stand with our armed forces and their families in this difficult time,” wrote Bukhari on Twitter.

Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Lone while condemning the Poonch terrorist attack that left five soldiers dead said that the “scourge of violence and terror tragically perseveres and refuses to go”.
“Terrible and tragic news of the attack on an army vehicle and five fatalities. Strongly condemn this dastardly act of terror by cowards. The scourge of violence and terror tragically perseveres and refuses to go,” Lone wrote on his Twitter.
In a statement, the army’s Northern Command said that an army vehicle moving between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in the Rajauri sector was fired on by unidentified terrorists at about 3 pm and caught fire due to likely use of grenades by militants.
“Five personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for Counter Terrorist operations, in this area, have unfortunately lost their lives in the incident,” it added.
Another soldier, who sustained serious injuries, was evacuated immediately and rushed to the Army Hospital at Rajouri. He is currently under treatment.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 21, 2023
Five Soldiers Killed, Another Critically Injured In Militant Attack

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SRINAGAR: Five soldiers were killed and another injured in a militant attack in Poonch district, army said on Thursday.
“Today, at approximately 3 pm , one Army vehicle, moving between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in the Rajauri sector was fired on by unidentified (militants), taking advantage of heavy rains and low visibility in the area. The vehicle caught fire, due to likely use of grenades by (militants),” army said in a statement.
“Five personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for Counter Terrorist operations, in this area, have unfortunately lost their lives in the incident,” it said, adding, “Another seriously injured soldier was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri and is under treatment.”
Operations are in progress to locate the perpetrators, the army said.
“Further details are being ascertained.” (GNS)

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April 20, 2023
Five Soldiers Killed, Another Critically Injured In Militant Attack: Army

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SRINAGAR: Five soldiers were killed and another injured in a militant attack in Poonch district, army said on Thursday.
“Today, at approximately 3 pm , one Army vehicle, moving between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in the Rajauri sector was fired on by unidentified (militants), taking advantage of heavy rains and low visibility in the area. The vehicle caught fire, due to likely use of grenades by (militants),” army said in a statement.
“Five personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for Counter Terrorist operations, in this area, have unfortunately lost their lives in the incident,” it said, adding, “Another seriously injured soldier was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri and is under treatment.”
Operations are in progress to locate the perpetrators, the army said.
“Further details are being ascertained.” (GNS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 20, 2023