Army foils infiltration bid by Pak terrorists in Poonch

The Army foiled an infiltration bid by a group of 3-4 Pakistani terrorists early on Monday morning in Poonch sector of Jammu region.

The Nagrota-based White Knight Corps of the Army in a statement said the infiltration bid was foiled in Balakot area of the district along the Line of Control (LoC).

“At about 5.30 am today, troops of White Knight Corps in general area of Balakot detected suspicious movement near LoC. Fire was immediately opened by alert troops preventing the infiltration attempt. Own troops have been repositioned and re-oriented to ensure foolproof domination of the area using all available means. Troops are maintaining high alert in their respective areas,” a statement by the Army read.

The soldiers posted along the border in Dabbi village of the area picked up the movement with the help of gadgets after which the ultras were engaged. It is believed that one or two terrorists returned to the Pakistani side after the gunfight. However, a massive search operation has been launched in the area.

Pertinently, an intense firing between the two sides started again when the Army search parties moved close to the scene of the encounter. It has been learnt that the group of terrorists was armed with AK series rifles and other ammunition.

The infiltration attempt coincided with the visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Jammu to assess the situation in the aftermath of the heavy rain and flashfloods that left a trail of death and destruction last month.