As Lok Sabha Elections 2024 moves to the 4th phase, armed forces have activated an extreme-level security grid in Poonch for a straight 6th day in Jammu & Kashmir. An extensive search operation has been launched in J&K’s Poonch after a dastardly ambush attack on an IAF convoy on May 04. Equipped with high-end weapons, the Indian Army and SOG have been scanning thick dense forests in the region to flush out terrorists. Undeterred by adverse climate and high altitude, the security forces remain alert at a height of 6,000 feet. As per reports, several terrorists are still taking cover in the thick vegetation as sharp eyes are on the hunt. Earlier, on May 07, security forces neutralized two top TRF terrorists in an encounter followed by the arrest of 6 suspects. Security has been heightened across the Union Territory amid LS Polls 2024 to thwart terror bids. Several encounters have broken out between security forces and terrorists in the last few weeks in Kashmir. In April, a Rajouri resident was killed in a targeted attack and a few days later a VDG member was shot dead in Udhampur.
11 May,2024 12:47 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on May 06 arrived in Chhindwara, the native place of slain IAF soldier Corporal Vikky Pahade, to attend his last rites. Vikky Pahade lost his life in the Poonch Sector after an IAF vehicle convoy was attacked by terrorists on May 04.While speaking to ANI, Mohan Yadav said, “Guard of Honour and State honours will be given to Corporal Vikky Pahade but no one can fill the personal loss. We are very proud of Vikky Pahade.” Watch video.
06 May,2024 03:51 PM IST
The mortal remains of Corporal Vikky Pahade were brought to Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara on May 06. The family members of deceased IAF personnel were in grief after hearing about the demise. However, there was a sense of pride amongst them that he had sacrificed his life for the nation.Corporal Vikky Pahade lost his life in a terror attack that happened in J&K’s Poonch on May 04.His sister said, “I want to send this message to the people of the country that every son should be dedicated to the country. I am proud of my brother. I want that justice should be served.” One of the members of his family said, “We got to know about it a day before yesterday. We were informed that he was shot and he has been airlifted to the hospital. Then later we got to know that he lost his life. This is a shock for the family as he was the only brother of three sisters.”
06 May,2024 01:10 PM IST
Slamming Pakistan over continuous cross-border terrorism, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 04 said that the neighbour will get an appropriate response adding that the Modi government will never make a compromise with the national security. Addressing an event in Bhubaneshwar, S Jaishankar said, “When it comes to national security, the Modi government will never make a compromise, it can be cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, it can be pressure on the border from China. It can be terrorism we had in the past from the Myanmar border before we did the land boundary agreement, even from Bangladesh.”
05 May,2024 12:47 PM IST
An Indian Air Force convoy was attacked by the terrorists in the Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir on May 04. According to the officials, five personnel were injured and one of them lost life. Soon after the attack, Rashtriya Rifles unit cordoned off the area and massive search operations were carried out. Defence experts have smelled Pakistan’s conspiracy behind the attack and talked about retaliating. Watch video for more.
05 May,2024 12:33 PM IST
An Indian Air Force convoy was attacked by terrorists in the Poonch district of J&K on May 04. As per the officials, 5 IAF personnel suffered injury in the attack and have been airlifted to the Command Hospital in Udhampur for further treatment.Soon after the attack, Rashtriya Rifles started cordoning off the area, search operations in Sanai area near Jarran Wali Gali (JWG) Poonch, in Surankot. Meanwhile, Defence experts called out Pak for promoting terrorist activities and disturbing peace and hampering the LS elections in J&K. Watch video.
05 May,2024 11:06 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on December 27 visited Rajouri to review the security situation in the Kashmir valley. While addressing the media persons, Raksha Mantri issued a stern warning to Pakistan and assured that the required steps are being taken on the Poonch Terror Attack. On top of that, Rajnath Singh boosted the morale of security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. “I would pray for the speedy recovery of the army personnel who sustained injuries and like to assure you that keeping in mind the severity of the incident, required steps are being taken. Each of our army personnel is important to us,” Rajnath Singh added.
27 December,2023 03:44 PM IST
Days after the tragic Poonch terror attack, Indian security forces achieved a major breakthrough.J&K Police, in a joint operation with CRPF and Indian Army, busted a module of six suspects. However, "success will be celebrated after execution of the killers" according to J&K DGP as hunt for terrorists is still underway. Addressing the media, the J&K DGP gave some important details of the incident. Five soldiers were killed after terrorists ambushed their vehicle with grenades in Poonch district of J&K on April 20. After grenades were lobbed, the army vehicle immediately caught fire, which led to the tragic incident. The incident took place on a highway in the Bhata Dhurian area, some 90 kms from Poonch. Defence sources have said that the terrorists are suspected to be from Pakistan-based outfit LeT. Search operations are being conducted extensively in areas with multiple cave-type natural structures.
29 April,2023 11:04 AM IST | Mumbai
Pakistan Finance Minister Bilawal Bhutto is scheduled to visit India in May for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Council meet. He revealed the reason behind attending the meet simultaneously accusing India of isolating Pakistan from the rest of the world. The recent Poonch attack on the Indian army personnel has put a question mark on the minister’s visit.
22 April,2023 04:56 PM IST
In the wake of the terror attack on the Indian army in Poonch, the Indian Army has deployed multiple special forces teams along with drones and surveillance helicopters. The Indian Army and security agencies received information about the presence of 6-7 terrorists operating in the Rajouri-Poonch sector. 5 Army soldiers were killed and others injured when unidentified terrorists fired upon the Indian army vehicle that later caught fire due to a likely grenade attack.
21 April,2023 05:05 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
