Bhubaneswar: One among the Jawans, killed in the terrorist attack at Poonch in Jammu today was from Odisha. According to reports, the deceased Jawan, identified as Debasis Biswal belonged to Alagum near Sakhigopal in Puri district.
All five deceased personnel belonged to the Rashtriya Rifles Unit and were deployed for counterterrorist operations in the area. Another seriously injured soldier was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajouri, reports stated.
The Northern Command Headquarters said, “Today, at approximately 1500 hours, one Army vehicle, moving between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in the Rajouri 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.”
Operations are in progress to trace the perpetrators, the statement said, adding further details are being ascertained.
