SRINAGAR: A day after five soldiers were killed and another injured in a militant attack, a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the spot on Friday.
In a statement army said, its vehicle caught fire while moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot in District Poonch after being ambushed by militants amid inclement weather in the area.
Five soldiers died on the spot while one more was injured who is undergoing treatment. Soon after the incident, army and police personnel rushed to the spot. Visuals showed semi-burnt bodies of the soldiers lying on the road beside the burning truck.
Quoting official sources, GNS reported that a team of NIA investigated the spot to collect initial details of the incident.
Meanwhile a massive cordon-and-search operation continues in the area to track down the “attackers”.
The army said army that it has pressed drones and sniffer dogs to trace the attackers. (GNS)
