
05/05/2024
One soldier of the Indian Air Force was tragically martyred and five others were injured in a terrorist attack on their convoy in the Surankote area of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. According to sources, the convoy, including an IAF vehicle, came under heavy fire, resulting in casualties and injuries.
Of the five injured, one airman is reportedly in critical condition and all have been airlifted to the Command Hospital in Udhampur for urgent medical treatment, as confirmed by officials.
Following the attack, reinforcements were swiftly deployed to the area, and ongoing counter-terror operations are in progress. The local Rashtriya Rifles unit has initiated cordon and search operations to apprehend those responsible for this cowardly act.
The Indian Air Force has confirmed the incident, stating that the convoy has been secured and that further investigation is underway in collaboration with local military units.