Army truck carrying iftar fruits ambushed in Poonch, people skip Eid celebrations
The Army truck that was tragically ambushed on Thursday, leaving five soldiers dead, was carrying iftar fruits and other items for gathering.
Jammu and Kashmir: Residents of Sagiote village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district will not celebrate Eid on Saturday.
According to the recent updates, the Army truck that was tragically ambushed on Thursday, leaving five soldiers dead, was carrying fruits and other items for an iftar gathering meant to be held in Sagiote later that evening.
Locals claimed that the Rashtriya Rifles unit was in charge of making preparations for the 7 p.m. event, and invitations had been sent to several residents in the community.
Mukhtiaz Khan, Sarpanch of the Sangiote panchayat, said, “What iftar fast when five of our soldiers were martyred in that unfortunate incident.”
“As soon as we got information about the terror attack from social media groups, a pall of gloom descended on the village,” Khan said, adding that the villagers will not celebrate Eid on Saturday, they only offer namaz.
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At least 12 people were detained on Friday for questioning in connection with the tragic ambush of soldiers. Officials said those detained were being questioned at various levels by the security forces to ascertain the identity of the terror group.
A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team headed by a deputy inspector general-rank officer was also present, as the agency is likely to take over the case.
Ms Kalinga