Infiltration bid foiled by Army in Naushera sector of J&K

Tribune News Service

Jammu, August 15

The day when India was celebrating its 72nd Independence Day, an infiltration bid was foiled in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district on LoC.

Giving details, defence spokesman said at about 5.15 am today the alert Army troops noticed movement along the line of control in Naushera Sector.

“On being challenged, the armed intruders opened fire on the troops. They responded with retaliatory fire in equal measure. Pakistan Army posts provided supporting fire with a view to cover the move and help the armed intruders,” he said.

In this ensuing firing, one Army personnel sustained injuries and was evacuated for further medical treatment. His condition is stated to be stable.

Search and sanitisation operations are continuing till the last reports came in.

“Pakistan continues its nefarious designs of supporting and abetting infiltration across the LoC. It is clear that Pakistan has never been interested to bring about peace and stability in J&K. They have been vitiating the atmosphere both along LoC and hinterland,” he added.

The White Knight Corps is keeping a strict and constant vigil across the LOC and all the security forces are prepared to thwart any nefarious designs of Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, the spokesman added.