In Jammu and Kashmir, a massive joint search operation was today launched by the security forces to track down terrorists responsible for the deadly terror attack in Machedi area of Kathua district yesterday that left five army personnel dead and five others injured.
Akashvani Correspondent reports that the ground search teams are being supported by helicopter and UAV surveillance. Sniffer dogs and metal detectors are also being employed in the operation with a focus on some dense forest areas in the belt.
The joint cordon and search operation was launched by army, police and CRPF in Machedi, Badnote, Kindli and Lohai areas of the Kathua district.
Three to four terrorists, mostly foreigners, are believed to have executed the attack.
They are part of the same group which was involved in the Basantgarh attack in which a village defence guard Mohd Sharief was killed in an encounter with terrorists on April 28 in Panara village.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed grief over the loss of five Indian Army Soldiers in a terrorist attack in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir.
In a social media post, Mr Singh said, the nation stands firm with family of Army Soldiers in this difficult time. He also informed that the Counter Terrorist operations are underway, and Indian soldiers are determined to usher in peace and order in the region.
The Minister also prayed for speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in this dastardly terror attack.
Disclaimer: This press release is sourced from News On AIR, Prasar Bharti and Press Information Bureau India (PIB).
