Three Terrorists Neutralized by Indian Army in Kupwara Infiltration Bid

PTK NEWS DESK

KUPWARA: In a significant counter-infiltration operation, the Indian Army, in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and the Border Security Force (BSF), successfully neutralized three terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machhal and Tangdhar sectors of Jammu and Kashmir on 28 August.

The operation was initiated after receiving credible intelligence inputs from various agencies, which were further confirmed by the JKP, regarding likely infiltration attempts from these areas. Acting swiftly on this information, troops from the Indian Army, JKP, and BSF set up ambushes along the likely infiltration routes in both the Machhal and Tangdhar sectors.

At approximately 2000 hours, the ambush team in the Machhal sector detected movement of terrorists through dense foliage about 600 meters within the Indian side of the LoC. The terrorists were immediately challenged by the security forces, leading to a fierce exchange of fire. Simultaneously, at around 2100 hours in the Tangdhar sector, another encounter occurred between security forces and infiltrating terrorists approximately 100 meters within the Indian side of the LoC. Both sectors experienced heavy gunfire during the exchanges.

As a result of these coordinated efforts, two terrorists were eliminated in the Machhal sector and one in the Tangdhar sector. This successful operation once again highlights the seamless synergy between the Indian Army, JKP, and BSF. It also reaffirms the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the sanctity of the LoC and ensuring a robust counter-infiltration posture to preserve peace in the Kashmir Valley.

The swift and decisive action by the security forces not only thwarted the infiltration attempts but also sent a strong message regarding their readiness to counter any threats to the region’s security. PTK