Poonch IAF Convoy Attack: Search operations to track terrorist ongoing, checkpoints and nakas established

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Poonch IAF Convoy Attack: Security personnel conducted a search operation today morning (May 5) in response to a terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force (IAF) convoy, officials told ANI. The attack in Poonch on May 4 resulted in the loss of one personnel's life. Officials indicated that the purpose of the search operation was to locate the terrorists responsible for the attack, as per the ANI report.

Security forces have established checkpoints and are conducting thorough inspections in the area. Track | IAF Convoy Attack LIVE: 1 soldier killed after terrorist attack IAF convoy in J&K's Poonch; search on Additional Indian Army forces arrived at Jarra Wali Gali (JWG) in Poonch late on Saturday night in response to the incident. The attack, which occurred in Sanai village, led to the injury of personnel who were swiftly transported to the Command Hospital in Udhampur.

Unfortunately, one of the injured personnel succumbed to his injuries. In the aftermath of the attack, the local Rashtriya Rifles unit, with support from the Army and police, launched cordon and search operations in the vicinity to apprehend the attackers. Also Read | Top news of the day: From PM Modi's rally in Ayodhya to NEET 2024, IPL match & more — May 5 updates The forces have sought reinforcements from the army and police as a massive search operation has been launched to track down and neutralise the terrorists.

Security has been beefed up around the Sanai area near Jarran Wali Gali (JWG) Poonch in Surankot, and the security personnel is thoroughly checking every vehicle. The IAF confirmed the incident via Twitter, announcing that the targeted convoy had been secured. They added that the investigation is ongoing.