Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was briefed by Army Chief General Manoj Pande about the death of five soldiers in a terrorist attack in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir yesterday. Defence Sources said that the Indian Army troops on the ground are keeping a watch on the situation and taking appropriate
action.
In a tweet, Defence Minister Rajanth Singh said that he is anguished by the tragedy in Poonch District of Jammu and Kashmir in which the Indian Army has lost its brave soldiers. Mr Singh said, in this tragic hour, his thoughts are with the bereaved families.