Poonch 20 April(KNB): Five Soldiers were killed after unidentified militant opened fire on their vehicle which later caught fire in Bhimber Gali area of Poonch officials said.
In a handout issued to KNB, Army spokesperson said, Today, at approximately 1500 hours, one Army vehicle, moving between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in the Rajauri sector was fired on by unidentified terrorists, taking advantage of heavy rains and low visibility in the area. The vehicle caught fire, due to likely use of grenades by terrorists.
Five personnel of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for Counter Terrorist operations, in this area, have unfortunately lost their lives in the incident, he said.
Another seriously injured soldier was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajauri and is under treatment.
Operations are in progress to locate the perpetrators.
Further details are being ascertained, army spokesperson further said.(KNB)