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Search operation continues in Rajouri, Poonch to hunt down terrorists

By IANS | Updated: April 21, 2023 08:15 IST

Jammu, April 21 A massive search operation started on Thursday following the killing of five army soldiers by ...

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Jammu, April 21 A massive search operation started on Thursday following the killing of five army soldiers by terrorists continued on Friday in J&K's Poonch and Rajouri districts.

Defence sources said that a large area around and outside the spot, where terrorists attacked an army vehicle, is being combed to hunt down the terrorists.

"The operation is still in progress," sources said.

Terrorists attacked an army vehicle between Bhimber Gali and Poonch in Rajouri district around 3 p.m. on Thursday.

They fired at the vehicle followed by grenade attack which resulted in the vehicle catching fire.

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