Srinagar, Jan 14: The search operation against terrorists who fired on an army convoy in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch continued for the 3rd consecutive day on Sunday.
An official told Rising Kashmir that joint search operation to nab terrorists continued for the 3rd day in Poonch forests while security has been beefed up in LKG Forest area.
“The operation against hiding terrorists is underway. The entire forest belt is still under tight security cordon to neutralise the terrorists. The area is mountainous and the forest is dense, making the operation difficult and dangerous,” he said.
This is the second terror attack on the Army in this region in the past few weeks, after an ambush in Poonch’s Dera Ki Gali killed four soldiers and injured five others.
The Pir Panjal region – Rajouri and Poonch – were free from terrorism since 2003 but major attacks have resumed since October 2021. In the last seven months, 20 soldiers, including officers and commandos, have been killed.
Over 35 soldiers have been killed in action in these areas in the past two years.
On November 22, two army captains and three soldiers were killed in the Rajouri encounter. Following the massive searches Two Pakistani terrorists have also been killed during the operation in the Pir Panchal region.
On Sunday, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Northern Command said that neighbouring country has orchestrated the terrorist attacks in the Poonch-Rajouri region as they did not like the ongoing development work here.
Lt Gen Dwivedi said the coordination among police, military and local people need to be improved in the area.
‘Armed Forces Veterans Day’ observed in Srinagar
Srinagar, Jan 14: Northern Army Commander, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi Sunday felicitated Veterans who have devoted their lives to the service of the nation, at a grand event marking the 8th Armed Forces Veterans Day.
The ceremony took place at the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry Regimental Centre in Srinagar, Kashmir. This historic celebration showcased the unwavering camaraderie between retired and serving soldiers, reaffirming the bond that unites them.
Despite challenging weather conditions, the event witnessed an overwhelming response, with more than 700 Armed Forces Veterans, Veer Naris, and representatives of the Ex-Servicemen community, displaying remarkable grit and determination.
The occasion served as a poignant tribute to the heroes who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty and selflessly served the Nation.
Addressing the rally, the Army Commander encouraged the veterans to leverage the presence of the ECHS, Record Office and AWPO teams to address their concerns..
The Indian Armed Forces Veterans Day, celebrated annually on 14th January, pays homage to the exceptional services of Field Marshal K M Cariappa, the First Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces.
The two-day Veterans rally in Kashmir included a poignant candle lit wreath-laying ceremony at the Chinar War Memorial, where veterans and serving soldiers came together to commemorate and remember the martyrs. This heartfelt gesture underscored the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to honouring the brave hearts who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
