Terror attack on IAF convoy in Poonch: Troops injured airlifted to Command Hospital in Udhampur

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 4 (ANI): Troops who have sustained injuries in a terror attack in the Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir have been airlifted to Command Hospital, Udhampur for further treatment,” Officials said.

Terrorists attacked an Indian Air Force vehicle convoy in the Poonch sector in which military personnel have suffered injuries.

The injured troops are undergoing treatment at a hospital.

“The injured troops have been airlifted to Command Hospital, Udhampur for further treatment,” Officials said.

Following the attack, forces have stepped up patrolling and checking of vehicles in the area.

After the attack which took place in the evening around the Shah Sitar area in Poonch sector security forces launched a search and cordon operation, security forces’ officials said.

“An Indian Air Force vehicle convoy was attacked by terrorists in the Poonch district,” officials said.

They said that the local Rashtriya Rifles unit has started cordon and search operations in the area.

Officials further said the vehicles have been secured inside the air base in the general area near Shahsitar. (ANI)