Search underway in J&K's Poonch after gunfight with terrorists

JAMMU: Security forces launched a massive search operation on Friday after an exchange of fire with terrorists in J&K's Poonch district, sources said.

The gunfight took place near the Dera-ki-Gali forest belt after security forces combed the area late Thursday for terrorists hiding there. After a brief skirmish, the terrorists fled, taking advantage of the darkness and dense forest cover.

On May 10, a brief exchange of fire was reported in the Sinai Top area of the district between security forces and terrorists suspected to be behind the May 4 attack on an Indian Air Force convoy that left Corporal Vikky Pahade dead and four of his colleagues wounded.