POONCH TERROR ATTACK: ₹20 LAKH REWARD ANNOUNCED FOR 2 PAKISTAN TERRORISTS

Days after the Poonch terror attack, the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have released sketches of two Pakistan terrorists, announcing a hefty reward for information that leads to their arrest. The forces are searching for the terrorists over their involvement in the audacious attack that led to the death of an Indian Air Force personnel.

According to reports, the forces announced a reward of ₹20 lakh on information that leads to the arrest of the terrorists.

Indian Air Force (IAF) Corporal Vikky Pahade died in the ambush and four others got injured, when terrorists attacked an IAF convoy near Shahsitar in Poonch district on Saturday evening.

The deceased had joined his duty 15 days ago after taking leave for his sister's wedding. He was posted in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pahade was a resident of Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara's Nonia Karbal area.

He joined the Indian Air Force in 2011. He is survived by his wife, Rina and son, Hardik.

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Geeta Pahade, the soldier's sister, said she was proud of her brother.

"I am proud of my brother. I got to know about this (brother's demise) a day before yesterday. I want justice for my brother," she said.

The Indian Air Force on Sunday mourned Corporal Vikky Pahade.

"The CAS Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and all personnel of (the) Indian Air Force salute the braveheart Corporal Vikky Pahade, who made the supreme sacrifice in (the) Poonch Sector, in the service of the nation. Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family. We stand firmly by your side in this hour of grief," read a post on the official X handle of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

The Indian Army has been carrying out a major search operation in the Shahsitar area.

They have pressed armed bulletproof vehicles and a dog squad to track down the terrorists who were behind the ambush.

On Sunday, several senior officers visited the site after the attack and oversaw the search operation.

"Corps Commander of 16 Corps & ADG Jammu Zone Anand Jain accompanied by GOC Romeo Force, IGP CRPF & DIG RP Range today visited the area & monitored the ongoing massive search operation. Many suspects have been picked up for questioning," said Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu.

With inputs from PTI

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