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The Indian Army has launched a major search operation in the Shahsitar area of Surankote in Poonch district following a terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy. The incident, which resulted in the death of one jawan and injuries to five others, has prompted heightened security measures throughout the region.  The terrorists attacked an IAF convoy May 4th.

As per ANI report, According to the officials, as part of the ongoing operation, armed bulletproof vehicles are patrolling the area, while a dog squad has been deployed to check vehicles. The search operation aims to track down the terrorists responsible for the attack and ensure the safety of civilians in the region.

Earlier on May 5, senior officials from the Army, police, and paramilitary visited Poonch to oversee a massive search operation where terrorists attacked an IAF convoy on Saturday, an official said.

“Corps Commander of 16 Corps & ADG Jammu Zone Anand Jain accompanied by GOC Romeo Force, IGP CRPF & DIG RP Range today visited the area & monitored the ongoing massive search operation. Many suspects have been picked up for questioning,” said Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu.

According to officials, the search operation was carried out to track the terrorists. Security forces have set up nakas and checking is going on in the area. Additional forces of the Indian Army reached the Jarra Wali Gali (JWG) in Poonch on Saturday late at night.

After the ambush, in the Poonch sector, the injured personnel were rushed to the Command Hospital in Udhampur. However, one of the injured airmen succumbed to his injuries. In the immediate aftermath of the attack, the local Rashtriya Rifles unit initiated a cordon and search operations in the vicinity, with support from the Army and police, to track down the perpetrators.

In a targeted assault on Thursday, terrorists struck in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, claiming the lives of four Indian Army soldiers and leaving at least three others injured. The aftermath has seen a relentless pursuit by security forces, who have now implemented a clampdown on mobile internet services in the Rajouri and Poonch districts.

The operation, marked by increased aerial surveillance and intensified ground combing, is focusing particularly on the forest area of Dera ki Gali in the Rajouri sector of Poonch district. Officials have enlisted the aid of sniffer dogs in their efforts to track down the assailants responsible for ambushing two army vehicles.

The People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) has claimed responsibility for the attack, sharing images on social media that highlight the use of sophisticated US-made M4 carbine assault rifles. Developed in the 1980s, the M4 carbine serves as the primary infantry weapon for the US Armed Forces and has been adopted by over 80 countries worldwide.

According to sources, the terrorists strategically chose the Dhatyar Morh location in Poonch due to a blind curve and bumpy road, causing army vehicles to slow down. Positioned atop a hill between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz, the attackers fired upon the vehicles at this vulnerable point.

The tragedy has a personal dimension with the loss of Rifleman Gautam Kumar, who had just returned to duty from leave on December 16. Scheduled to be married on March 11, 2024, Gautam's family received the devastating news of his death on Thursday night. His elder brother, Rahul Kumar, expressed the family's deep sorrow as they mourn the untimely loss of the young soldier.

Opposition leaders have strongly condemned the Poonch terror attack, criticizing the central government's handling of security issues. Sanjay Raut, the outspoken MP from Shiv Sena (UBT), drew parallels between this incident and the 2019 Pulwama attack, emphasizing concerns over national security.

In a targeted assault on Thursday, terrorists struck in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch, claiming the lives of four Indian Army soldiers and leaving at least three others injured. The aftermath has seen a relentless pursuit by security forces, who have now implemented a clampdown on mobile internet services in the Rajouri and Poonch districts. The operation, marked by increased aerial surveillance…