A pattern has been revealed in the two terrorist attacks on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district within a span of 8 months.
The first of these is the choice of location, the ammunition used for the attack and then the modus operandi of the attackers.
On April 20, terrorists ambushed an army truck on the Bhimbar Gali-Surankot road, in which 5 soldiers were martyred.
The attack took place when fruits and other items were being transported for the Iftar party to be held in Sangiot village.
Subsequently, on December 21, terrorists ambushed two army vehicles on the Gali-Bafliaz Road in Dehra. In this, 4 soldiers were martyred and 3 were injured.
There is a forest between these two places and the distance of which is up to 30 kilometers. If you want to travel by road then you will have to cover a distance of 55 km from Surankot and 80 km via Rajouri-Thanamandi route.
According to the report, both these attacks were carried out by 4-5 terrorists. Before this, reconnaissance of the targeted location was done by them.
It seems that the places where the attacks took place were chosen very carefully. Here special care was taken that the vehicles would be slowed down before taking the turn.
Steel core ammunition was used in both the attacks.
The Indian Express report quoted sources as saying that the terrorists used steel core ammunition in both the attacks. It was also revealed that they looted the weapons of the dead soldiers after the ambush.
They appeared to be wearing headgear equipped with bodycams to shoot photographs and video of the attacks. Alleged videos related to the attack were also shared on social media.
Let us inform that the search operation of security forces is going on in inaccessible areas and dense forests to trace the terrorists responsible for the attack.
Officials said more than 30 suspects have been questioned in the past few days and many of them have been released.
Use of sniffer dogs and aerial systems in search operations
The official said the operation involved sniffer dogs, surveillance equipment and aerial systems. He said that additional forces have been deployed to close 7 infiltration routes amid the operation to maintain dominance in the area.
Official sources said that due to dense forests, deep valleys and caves, the operation is being conducted with utmost caution.
Mobile internet services remain suspended in Rajouri and Poonch for the fourth consecutive day. Army Chief General Manoj Pandey had visited the incident site in Poonch on Monday.
During his visit, the Army Chief reviewed the ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Surankote and Thanamandi forest area of nearby Rajouri district. General Pandey asked the security personnel to remain steadfast against all challenges.