6th Day of IAF attack: Breakthrough eluded SFs even after massive operation.

GNS ONLINE NEWS PORTAL

SHYAM SOOD 

RAJOURI MAY 09:–Even on the 6th day of terrorist attack on Indian Air Force Convoy, which claimed the life of Corporal Vikky Pahade and injuries to other 4 on May 4, a breakthrough to eliminate the terrorists involved eluded the security forces even after a massive search operation.
Security Forces, including Army, CRPF, & J&K Police have intensified search operations in the entire Surankot and adjoining areas.
Three to four Pakistani terrorists are said to be involved in this attack near Shahsitar village in Surankot area and had escaped from the spot with the help of locals/OGWs.
In the wake of the terror attack on IAF convoy, Security Forces have rounded up more than twenty persons for questioning and on their identification also released a poster carrying sketches of two terrorists with a reward of Rs 20 lakh for any information leading to their identification/arrest.
Security Forces have also retrieved a few pictures of the alleged terrorists from CCTV footage in the area and are also in process for their identification.
Terror attack on IAF convoy on May 4 was the second major terrorist attack on Security Forces in Poonch district after 20 April 2023 attack (ambush) on an Army vehicle near Tota Gali on Jammu-Poonch highway in which five soldiers had attained martyrdom.