April 20, 2023
1 min read

5 soldiers killed in terror attack in J&K’s Poonch

The army said the vehicle caught fire due to likely use of grenades by terrorists….reports Asian Lite News

Five army soldiers were killed while one soldier was injured in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday when the vehicle they were travelling in caught fire due to likely use of grenades by the terrorists, the army said.

“Today, at around 3 p.m., an army vehicle was fired on by unidentified terrorists, taking advantage of heavy rains and low visibility in the area,” the army said.

The army said the vehicle caught fire due to likely use of grenades by terrorists.

Poonch, Apr 20 (ANI): An Army truck caught fire due to the likely use of grenades by unidentified terrorists who fired on the truck in Poonch on Thursday. Five soldiers of Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for counter-terrorist operations lost their lives and one injured. (ANI Photo)

“Five personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for Counter Terrorist operations in this area, have unfortunately lost their lives in the incident,” the army said.

“Another seriously injured soldier was evacuated immediately to an Army Hospital and is under treatment.”

The army said operations are in progress to locate the perpetrators.

ALSO READ: Kashmir University V-C reviews preparedness for Y-20 meet

Previous Story

Chinese debts choke Nepal’s flag carrier

Next Story

‘India amplifying voice of Global South’

Latest from -Top News

Multi-alignment, upgraded

With US ties strained and China tense, New Delhi taps Europe’s harder edge for co-development, clean tech and strategic autonomy, writes Manoj Menon India is recalibrating its great-power hedging as frictions with

Reeves urged to break manifesto pledges

Chancellor under pressure as £40bn fiscal gap looms, with critics warning against a “pasty tax” budget of piecemeal revenue raisers…reports Asian Lite News Rachel Reeves is facing growing unease inside Labour’s ranks

Starmer to Visit India on Wednesday

UK and India to cement strategic ties with new free trade agreement and deeper cooperation across defence, technology and climate Prime Minister Keir Starmer will make his first official visit to India

UAE, India join on child services

The United Arab Emirates and India have opened discussions to enhance cooperation in integrated child development services, focusing on early childhood education, nutrition, and child participation initiatives. The talks took place on
Go toTop

Don't Miss

India, Romania discuss closer defence and trade ties

Bilateral trade has increased by more than twofold to over

India, Mexico ink multi-sectoral deal

The multi-sectoral agreement was signed in the presence of Union