An infiltrator was killed after an infiltration bid was foiled along Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on intervening night of Thursday and Friday night, army said on Friday.
“Based on credible inputs received from intelligence agencies, regarding likely infiltration of militants, several ambushes were laid in Tangdhar Sector in the intervening night of 23-24 Mar 23.
“At about 0400 hours, suspicious movement was detected and contact was established by the ambush party as part of joint operation. Resultantly, one infiltrator was neutralised at around 800 metres on own side of Line of Control”, the statement reads.
“Detailed search of the area was carried out at first light, which led to the recovery of one body of a terrorist with an AK series rifle. In addition, a bag was also recovered with varied war like stores, taking total recovery to 03 x AK rifles and six magazines. Apart from this, more than 200 rounds of AK rifle rounds, 03 x Pistols along with 03 x magazines, 02 x Chinese type grenades and miscellaneous items including medicines, food items etc were recovered”, maintains the statement.
“Indian Army remains vigilant at the LoC, making all efforts to remain steadfast in its task to not allow adversary in inserting militants to disturb peace and stability in Kashmir”, reads the statement further.
