Jammu & Kashmir: 3 jawans killed after terrorists ambush Army vehicles in Poonch

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At least three jawans were reportedly killed as terrorists ambushed two Army vehicles in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district on Thursday, officials said, adding that based on intelligence a joint operation was launchedlast night and the encounter is in progress...

They were carrying jawans from an area near Bufliaz where a cordon-and-search operation against terrorists has been underway since Wednesday night...

The terrorists fired upon the vehicles a truck and a Gypsy leaving at least three jawans injured, the officials said.. #WATCH | Jammu & Kashmir: A joint operation was launched yesterday in the general area of Surankote and Bafliaz of Poonch and contact with terrorists has been established today..

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