Jammu and Kashmir: Indian army truck caught fire, 5 soldiers martyred, one seriously injured

An Indian Army truck that caught fire in a terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir, and resulted in the death of five of our bravest soldiers. One jawan has been seriously injured and is battling for life.

In a terror attack in Rajouri Sector of Jammu & Kashmir when terrorists fired at it and truck caught fire due to grenade blast, 5 Indian Army soldiers killed.

Yesterday, at approximately 1500 hours, one Indian 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 soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit deployed for Counter Terrorist operations, in this area, have unfortunately lost their lives in the incident.

Another seriously injured soldier in the incident was evacuated immediately to the Army Hospital at Rajauri and is under treatment.

Search operations are in progress to locate the perpetrators and further details are being awaited.