Poonch attack: locals sheltered terrorists, weapons and explosives came from Pak, says JK DGP

Updated : Apr 28, 2023 16:55
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PTI

Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday claimed that the terror plot in last week's Poonch ambush has been uncovered and six locals have been arrested for sheltering the terrorists before they carried out the attack on an army vehicle using explosives and weapons that came from Pakistan through drones.

Director General of Police Dilbag Singh said the April 20 attack was a well-planned one and executed by three to five terrorists. They first did a recce of the area, understood the terrain and then chose the spot of the attack.

He said over 200 people have been questioned till now and the operation to neutralise the terrorists involved in the attack is on.

Poonch Attack

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