Security forces foil major infiltration bid in Kupwara; one terrorist killed

Srinagar: In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Army along with Jammu & Kashmir Police foiled a major infiltration attempt by terrorists along the Line of Control in Tangdhar Sector in north Kashmir's Kupwara district thereby averting a major tragedy in the Kashmir Valley.

Defence Spokesperson Srinagar Col Emron Musavi said that based on specific information from J&K Police, corroborated by other intelligence agencies regarding infiltration of a group of LeT terrorists through Forward Sudpura in Karnah Tehsil of Kupwara District, a joint operation was



launched by security forces.

Alert troops on anti-infiltration grid intercepted two terrorists trying to infiltrate into own side in the forward area close to the Line of Control.  The infiltrating terrorists were fired upon, leading to elimination of one terrorist. However, taking advantage of darkness the other terrorist managed to flee to PoJK side.

A search operation was launched in the morning resulting in recovery of one AK series rifle, two pistols and large quantity of ammunition and war-like stores.