Security reinforcements deployed in Poonch amid ongoing search for terrorists in Rajouri

In response to a recent ambush on Army vehicles in the forested terrain of Dera ki Gali, additional security personnel have been deployed in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The search operation is actively underway, focusing on the area where heavily armed terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles last week.

Simultaneously, additional forces have been stationed in the Bafliaz area of Poonch district, as confirmed by officials. The ambush, carried out by terrorists from across the border, resulted in the tragic loss of four Army personnel, with three others sustaining injuries.

A poignant wreath-laying ceremony was held in Rajouri on Sunday to bid farewell to the fallen soldiers: Naik Birender Singh, Rifleman Gautam Kumar, Naik Karan Kumar, and Rifleman Chandan Kumar.

In response to the incident, the Indian Army has initiated an inquiry into the deaths of three civilians in the Poonch-Rajouri sector, where the ambush took place. The army released a statement on Saturday, asserting ongoing search operations and stating, "The Indian Army stands committed to extending full support and cooperation in the conduct of investigations."

The encounter unfolded on December 21 when terrorists, heavily armed, targeted two Army vehicles passing through Dera Ki Gali in Rajouri's Poonch region at 3.45 pm. The Army, promptly responding to the attack, engaged in a fierce encounter. An official statement noted, "Our troops are in the process of intensifying the joint operation against terrorists underway in the area since last evening. The operations are taking place in the 48 Rashtriya Rifles area." The situation remains dynamic as security forces continue their efforts to ensure the safety and security of the region.

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