Search ops launched at Poonch attack site

The six detained are local residents and investigators are questioning them about potential logistical support to the attackers.

Trouble viewing this email? View in web browser Monday, 06 May 2024 Security forces continued searching the jungles near Surankote on Sunday to track down terrorists who ambushed an Indian Air Force convoy a day earlier, killing a soldier and wounding four others, officials said, adding that six people had been detained for questioning.       The Big Story Search ops launched at Poonch attack site The six detained are local residents and investigators are questioning them about potential logistical support to the attackers, who are believed to number around four, the officials said, asking not to be named. The area’s dense forests, hideouts and undulating terrain have complicated the manhunt so far. “Aerial surveillance has also been launched in the hills of Shahsitar, Lassana Top, Sanai Top, Gursai, Sheendhara Top and adjoining areas to track-down the movement of terrorists, believed to be four in number,” said one of the officers. Investigators determined the militants used US-made M4 rifles and AK-47 assault rifles in the ambush, firing around 200 bullets within 15 minutes at the lead vehicle, an Ashok Leyland truck, this person added. Read More The Big Question What is the probe status on the killing of ASI in MP? An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was crushed to death by a man driving a tractor-trolley laden with illegally mined sand in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, police said. ASI Mahendra Bagri posted at the Bahri police station died on the spot, said police, adding that the tractor driver identified as Raj Rawat, has been arrested. Police said they have also arrested one Ashutosh Singh, son of Surendra Singh, the truck owner and an illegal sand miner. Read more. STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED Ex-Punjab CM Charanjit Channi calls Poonch attack ‘pre-planned stuntbaazi’; draws link to LS polls US intel chief headed to Qatar for emergency meeting on Gaza talks: Report Gandhis and the battle for Rae Bareli, Amethi Photo of the day Were you forwarded this email? Did you stumble upon it online? Sign up here.       Written and edited by Anuradha Vellat. Produced by Md Shad Hasnain. Get the Hindustan Times app and read premium stories View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Contact us You received this email because you signed up for HT Newsletters or because it is included in your subscription. Copyright © HT Digital Streams. All Rights Reserved

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