Security forces launch search & cordon op after terrorists attack IAF convoy in J&K’s Poonch

Several personnel suffered injuries in the attack that took place Saturday evening around the Shah Sitar area in Poonch sector.

Representational image of Romeo force of Indian Army and Poonch police personnel keeping vigil at LKG forest during an ongoing search operation, in Poonch on 14 January, 2024 | Credit: ANI

Poonch: Terrorists attacked an Indian Air Force vehicle convoy in the Poonch sector in which military personnel have suffered injuries.

After the attack which took place in the evening around the Shah Sitar area in Poonch sector after which security forces have launched a search and cordon operation, security forces’ officials said.

The military personnel have suffered injuries in the attack and are being provided treatment, they said.

“An Indian Air Force vehicle convoy was attacked by terrorists in the Poonch district,” officials said.

They said that the local Rashtriya Rifles unit has started cordon and search operations in the area.

Officials further said the vehicles have been secured inside the air base in the general area near Shahsitar.

“Military personnel have suffered injuries,” an official said.

More details are awaited.

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