Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on September 16, resulting in the elimination of three militants, according to officials, reported PTI.
The Indian Army, in conjunction with Jammu and Kashmir Police and intelligence agencies, conducted a joint operation to foil the infiltration attempt along the LoC in the Uri Sector, Baramulla, as stated in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the Army’s Chinar Corps.
While the bodies of two terrorists have been retrieved, firing from a Pakistani post in the vicinity is interfering with the retrieval of the third terrorist’s body, it added.
Jammu and Kashmir Three terrorists attempted to infiltrate into Indian territory but were confronted by vigilant troops, the statement said. While the bodies of two terrorists have been recovered, the retrieval of the third terrorist’s body was impeded by firing from a Pakistani post in the vicinity. The operation remains ongoing, as per the Army’s update.
This infiltration attempt and subsequent encounter occurred while another operation was underway in the Anantnag district to neutralize terrorists who had taken positions in forested, hilly terrain. The gunfight has extended into its fourth day as of Saturday.
In a statement shared by the Kashmir Zone Police on X, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, stated that retired police and army officers should avoid speculating about the ongoing operation by employing the “Ambush Hypothesis.” He clarified that the operation is based on specific intelligence inputs and is currently in progress, with the intent to neutralize the 2-3 trapped terrorists. The Army has effectively cordoned off the area