Jammu- Three troopers have been killed and as many injured when closely armed terrorists ambushed two Military autos in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, officers stated.
The autos, carrying the personnel from the positioning of a cordon-and-search operation, got here beneath assault at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Bufliaz beneath the jurisdiction of Surankote police station round 3.30 pm, in accordance with officers.
A defence spokesperson stated an encounter broke out within the common space of Dhera Ki Gali the place a joint search operation was launched on “laborious intelligence” concerning the presence of terrorists Wednesday evening.
The terrorists fired upon the autos — a truck and a Gypsy — killing three troopers and critically injuring three others, the officers stated.
A defence PRO stated, “Primarily based on laborious intelligence a joint operation was launched…final evening, contact has been established right this moment night and encounter is in progress. Additional particulars being ascertained.”
Extra forces have been rushed to the spot, the officers stated.
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