05-Oct-2024 07:50 PM
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Srinagar, Oct 5 (Reporter) Two suspected Pakistani militants were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, the Army said on Saturday.
The operation took place in the Gugaldhar forest area in the Keran sector of Kupwara, following intelligence inputs about the infiltration attempt.
Srinagar based defence spokesman said that over past few weeks, there were multiple intelligence inputs about infiltration attempts planned through Keran Sector.
"On Thursday, a specific input was received which was corroborated by Jammu Kashmir Police & IB about likely infiltration through thick jungles of Keran Sector. Accordingly, a joint operation was launched by Army, BSF and JKP along appreciated infiltration routes and ensuring round the clock surveillance, " the spokesman said.
On Friday, around 8.10 pm, suspicious movement was observed by troops from area across the Line of Control and as they came close by, vigilant troops challenged, which resulted in infiltrating terrorists opening indiscriminate fire.
"In the ensuing firefight, two terrorists were neutralized alongside recovery of large quantity of warlike stores. From the recoveries it is evident that these suspected Pakistani terrorists were heavily armed, well trained and equipped," the spokesman said.
Chinar Warriors stand steadfast to defeat the nefarious design of inimical elements to disrupt peace and harmony in Kashmir, he said.
On Thursday, General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar based 15 Corps Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai , said that there had been fewer infiltration attempts in Kashmir this summer, though some infiltration had occurred in areas other than the LoC...////...