Two terrorists killed in North Kashmir’s Kupwara during an infiltration bid
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The operation remains ongoing, with thorough searches underway to fully sanitize the area Photograph: (ANI)
The Army reported that contact with the infiltrating group was swiftly established after the initial exchange of fire, resulting in the neutralization of the terrorists.
Security forces killed two terrorists during an anti-infiltration operation along the Line of Control in North Kashmir's Keran Sector of Kupwara district. According to the Indian Army, alert troops thwarted an infiltration bid after detecting suspicious movement along the LoC on November 7. Acting on precise intelligence from agencies, a joint operation was launched. When challenged, the infiltrators opened fire, sparking an intense gunfight.
“Two terrorists have been neutralised by security forces in the ongoing operation. Search of the area is in progress,” army’s Chinar Corps said in a post on X.
The Army reported that contact with the infiltrating group was swiftly established after the initial exchange of fire, resulting in the neutralization of the terrorists. The operation remains ongoing, with thorough searches underway to fully sanitize the area.
Officials emphasized that the incident underscores the vigilance and combat readiness of troops along the LoC in countering cross-border infiltration bids. Further details will emerge as the search operation continues in the Keran sector.
