5 Indian Army Soldiers Killed in Jammu Terror Attack
Five Indian army soldiers were killed, and one was critically hurt after terrorists opened fire and threw grenades at a truck in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir state.
The Incident occurred after noon on Thursday while the vehicle was moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot.
“Today, at approximately 1500 hours, one Army vehicle, moving between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in the Rajouri sector, was fired on by unidentified terrorists, taking advantage of heavy rains and low visibility in the area. The vehicle caught fire due to possible use of grenades by terrorists,” Said Defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand reported to local media.
Five soldiers lost their lives, and another was injured in the Incident. The Injured soldier was immediately transferred to Rajauri army hospital for treatment.
After the Incident, images showed the vehicle completely burning in the heavy blaze.
Indian officials, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, expressed their condolence messages.
“Anguished by the tragedy in Poonch District (J&K), where the Indian Army has lost its brave soldiers after a truck caught fire. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with the bereaved families,” tweeted Singh.
Meanwhile, According to sources, the Incident was carried out by the terror organization People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), which receives funding from Jaish, reported by India today.
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