Poonch IAF Attack: Officials release sketches of 2 suspected terrorists, announce reward
However, no major breakthrough, search ops intensified in Poonch
Jammu: Security forces on Monday released sketches of two suspected terrorists, believed to have carried out an attack on Indian Air Force (IAF) vehicles, killing a soldier and injuring four others in Poonch district. The army has also declared a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information on two terrorists.
Five IAF soldiers had sustained injuries in the attack. Later, one of them, identified as Corporal Vikky Pahade, succumbed to injuries in the army hospital in Udhampur.
Officials said that around 20 individuals have been detained by the police for questioning, while massive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) continues in Danna Top, Shahstar, Sheindra and Sanai Top areas of Poonch.
Top officers of police and army, including GOC 16 Corps and ADGP Jammu, also visited the site and took stock of the security arrangements yesterday.
Officials said that anyone who will give any fruitful and reliable information about the whereabouts of these terrorists, leading to their arrest will be rewarded and their identity will be kept a secret.
As per a lookout notice, people have been asked to share information on these numbers 9541051982, 8082294375, 9541051982, 8082294375.
However, any major breakthrough eluded the security forces in the Poonch terrorist attack.
The security agencies are collecting clues which will ultimately help flush out the terrorists, they said.
The officials said all schools in the area opened as per routine this morning after a day-long break on account of Sunday.
Meanwhile, the security forces also launched a cordon and search operation at village Kathu in Dalhori area of adjoining Rajouri district following information about the presence of three suspected terrorists.
Multiple checkpoints have been set up on main roads and vehicle checking has been intensified in both Poonch and Rajouri districts which are part of Anantnag parliamentary constituency going to polls on May 25.
The twin districts have witnessed some of the major terrorist attacks over the past two years, signalling return of terror activities to the region, which was once cleared of terrorism and remained peaceful between 2003 and 2021.
