Poonch: A massive forest fire erupted in the wooded expanse of Pir Panchal region’s Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, prompting the Indian military to initiate an operation to curb the blaze.
The local military unit promptly responded to the situation, swiftly launching an operation to bring the fire under control, collaborating with other security agencies, offivlas said.
According to officials, the fire posed a significant threat to both people and structures in the region.
In a statement, the Defence PRO, Jammu, acknowledged the timely and effective intervention of the military, stating: “Prompt and speedy response of the Indian Army saved many lives and infrastructure when a massive forest fire broke near Dera Ki Gali and endangered civil and Army infrastructure. With coordinated and synergistic efforts of civil agencies and security forces, the fire was brought under control.”