2 terrorists killed as Army foils infiltration attempt in Kupwara

Two terrorists were killed after security forces foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Tuesday. The Army stated that the identities of the slain terrorists are yet to be confirmed.

According to the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, the operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs provided by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, corroborated by other sources and agencies. Acting on this information, a joint operation was initiated by the Army and J&K Police in the Machil sector of Kupwara on Monday.

“As part of Operation Amar, alert troops noticed suspicious movement and challenged the infiltrators, prompting them to open indiscriminate fire,” the Army said in a statement. “Troops retaliated effectively, killing two terrorists.”

The Chinar Corps further added that a large cache of weapons and equipment was recovered from the site. A senior Army official said the operation is still ongoing in the area as search and clearance activities continue.

This infiltration attempt comes at a time when security forces have heightened surveillance along the LoC. Officials have expressed concerns over a possible rise in infiltration efforts before heavy snowfall closes the mountain passes commonly used by infiltrators ahead of the winters.

Just last week, Additional Director General of the BSF, Satish S Khandare, stated in Srinagar that the BSF has intensified vigil along the LoC in anticipation of winter-related infiltration.

He noted that intelligence inputs indicate that “terrorists are waiting at various launch pads across the border to infiltrate into the Valley.” While he refrained from giving specific numbers, Khandare said, “Reports suggest our neighbouring country is operating several launch pads across the border.”