May 5th 2024.
In Mendhar, Jammu, the search for the terrorists responsible for the attack on the Indian Air Force convoy in Poonch district continued for the second day on Sunday. As the operation intensified, several individuals were taken into custody for questioning, according to officials.
The Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, Anand Jain, along with other high-ranking officers from the Army and intelligence agencies, visited the site of the ambush in the Surankote area. In addition, the Army utilized a helicopter for aerial surveillance, as per sources.
The attack, which took place on Saturday evening near Shahsitar, resulted in five injuries among the IAF personnel. Sadly, one of the injured individuals passed away at a military hospital. The officials mentioned that a joint operation between the Army and the police was underway in multiple areas, including Shahsitar, Gursai, Sanai, and Sheendara Top, in an effort to neutralize the terrorists.
According to sources, the attackers are believed to have escaped to a nearby forest after the attack. Along with AK assault rifles, the terrorists also used a US-made M4 carbine and steel bullets to inflict maximum harm, the officials informed.
The fallen hero was identified as Corporal Vikky Pahade by the IAF, which also extended their condolences to his family. "The CAS Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and all personnel of the Indian Air Force pay tribute to the braveheart Corporal Vikky Pahade, who sacrificed his life in the Poonch sector while serving the nation. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to his family. During this difficult time, we stand by your side," the message posted on 'X' read.
The officials also mentioned that teams of the Army's Para Commandos had joined the search operation. However, there has been no contact with the terrorists so far, and several individuals have been taken into custody for questioning in connection with the attack, which is the first major incident in the Jammu region this year.
In light of the upcoming sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on May 25, vehicles are being thoroughly checked across the district. Poonch is a part of the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency. The border district of Poonch, along with the adjoining Rajouri, has witnessed several major terrorist attacks over the past two years. However, between 2003 and 2021, the region had been relatively peaceful.
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