Last Updated: April 20, 2023, 18:36 IST
Official sources said that the incident took place in the Bhatadhurian area of the Mendhar subdivision of Poonch this afternoon. Image/PTI
Top police sources have told CNN-News18 that bullet cases have been found on the spot. Some bullets possibly hit the vehicle and there may have been an ambush, they added. However, there is no official confirmation
At least five Army soldiers were burnt alive after a vehicle they were travelling in caught fire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Thursday.
Official sources said that the incident took place in the Bhatadhurian area of the Mendhar subdivision of Poonch this afternoon. There has been no official confirmation so far regarding the sequence of events. But sources have told CNN-News18 that this could be a terror attack.
Investigations are underway to determine if the fire was caused by a grenade (explosive) or lightning as there was heavy rain in the area.
Top police sources have told CNN-News18 that bullet cases have been found on the spot. Some bullets possibly hit the vehicle and there may have been an ambush, they added.
“Today, at about 3 pm, one vehicle of army, while moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot in Poonch caught fire,” an official statement read. It further stated: “In this tragic incident, 5 soldiers of Army have lost their life. Further details are being ascertained.”
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