By PTI
SRINAGAR: The Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid alongside the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir, killing one terrorist.
“Indian Army eliminated an infiltration attempt in forward areas of Tangdhar sector on the night of 15/16 February 2023, thereby preventing efforts of Pakistan to destabilise peace and tranquillity in Kashmir valley and successfully maintaining higher moral ascendancy over the enemy along the Line of Control,” a defence spokesman mentioned right here.
Giving particulars, the spokesman mentioned troops deployed in an anti-infiltration grid detected motion of three terrorists throughout the LoC whereas they had been approaching the LoC fence.
“On being challenged at close proximity to the post, an intense firefight ensued between the terrorists and alert troops, resulting in successful elimination of one terrorist, while grievously injuring the other. The injured terrorist managed to flee to PoJK, along with the third terrorist, taking advantage of darkness,” he added.
The spokesman mentioned a search operation was launched within the morning following which a physique was recovered.
An AK collection rifle, one mild computerized weapon, six magazines, two grenades and enormous amount of war-like shops was additionally recovered.
“Continued infiltration bids along the LoC are an uncanny reminder of Pakistan’s efforts to orchestrate terrorism in Kashmir valley and disrupt peace and harmony, while putting on the facade of ceasefire understanding,” he added.
SRINAGAR: The Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid alongside the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir, killing one terrorist.
“Indian Army eliminated an infiltration attempt in forward areas of Tangdhar sector on the night of 15/16 February 2023, thereby preventing efforts of Pakistan to destabilise peace and tranquillity in Kashmir valley and successfully maintaining higher moral ascendancy over the enemy along the Line of Control,” a defence spokesman mentioned right here.
Giving particulars, the spokesman mentioned troops deployed in an anti-infiltration grid detected motion of three terrorists throughout the LoC whereas they had been approaching the LoC fence.
“On being challenged at close proximity to the post, an intense firefight ensued between the terrorists and alert troops, resulting in successful elimination of one terrorist, while grievously injuring the other. The injured terrorist managed to flee to PoJK, along with the third terrorist, taking advantage of darkness,” he added.
The spokesman mentioned a search operation was launched within the morning following which a physique was recovered.
An AK collection rifle, one mild computerized weapon, six magazines, two grenades and enormous amount of war-like shops was additionally recovered.
“Continued infiltration bids along the LoC are an uncanny reminder of Pakistan’s efforts to orchestrate terrorism in Kashmir valley and disrupt peace and harmony, while putting on the facade of ceasefire understanding,” he added.
