Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 15: Security forces today foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Uri sector killing a Pakistani terrorist.
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An official said that a joint operation launched by the security forces in Uri along the LoC led to the killing of a Pakistani terrorist who was attempting to cross the LoC. He said that there was information about the possible infiltration in the area and troops were alert and foiled the bid.
“Based on a specific intelligence input provided by JKP regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched on intervening night of 14-15 Mar 26 in Gen area Buchhar, Uri sector,” Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Army posted on its X handle.
It said troops spotted suspicious movement of a terrorist in the thicket.
“The ambush was readjusted and the terrorist was challenged resulting in the terrorist opening indiscriminate fire. In the Contact a Pak terrorist was eliminated. Warlike stores including an AK rifle, pistols and large quantities of ammunition have been recovered,” the army said.
This is the first infiltration attempt that was foiled in Kashmir this year.
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