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Poonch Terror Attack: 1 IAF Personnel Killed, 4 Injured; Congress Leaders Condemn Attack

One member of the Indian Air Force (IAF) lost his life and four others sustained injuries when their convoy came under attack by terrorists in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir’s Surankote area. The incident, which took place at Sanai village, resulted in the injured personnel being promptly transported to the Command Hospital in […]

Terrorists attack IAF Soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.
Terrorists attack IAF Soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.

One member of the Indian Air Force (IAF) lost his life and four others sustained injuries when their convoy came under attack by terrorists in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir’s Surankote area. The incident, which took place at Sanai village, resulted in the injured personnel being promptly transported to the Command Hospital in Udhampur, where unfortunately, one of them passed away due to his injuries.

Following the attack, the local Rashtriya Rifles unit initiated cordon and search operations in the vicinity, with support from the Army and police, to track down the perpetrators. The IAF confirmed the incident through a tweet, stating that the targeted convoy had been secured, and emphasising the ongoing investigation.

The Indian Air Force Garud Special Forces were deployed to the area for reinforcement. Amidst a confrontation with the terrorists, the IAF personnel engaged in a firefight, during which five of them sustained gunshot wounds. They were swiftly evacuated to the nearest military hospital for urgent medical care, but unfortunately, one of them succumbed to his injuries later.

The IAF further stated that the affected vehicles were safely contained within the airbase premises near Shahsitar.

One of the five Indian Air Force soldiers injured in the terrorist attack has passed away in hospital during treatment. One more soldier is critical and undergoing treatment while the remaining three are stable: Security Force officials

Congress Leaders Condemn Attack

“In Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir, the cowardly and audacious terrorist attack on our army convoy is very shameful and tragic,” said Rahul Gandhi.

“I offer my humble tribute to the martyred soldier and express condolences to their grieving families. I hope for the speedy recovery of the injured soldiers from the attack,” Rahul Gandhi said this in a tweet in Hindi.

“Deeply pained by the cowardly terror attack on the IAF vehicle in Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir. We strongly and unequivocally condemn this dastardly terror attack and join the nation in standing together against terrorism. Our deepest condolences to the family of the brave air warrior who made the supreme sacrifice. We hope that the injured air warriors recover at the earliest and earnestly pray for their well-being. India is united for our soldiers,” wrote Kharge.

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