In Jammu and Kashmir, two terrorists have been killed in the exchange of firing along LoC in Poonch district. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the alert Army troops yesterday foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of heavily armed terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Khari Karmara area of Gulpur sector in Poonch district.
Alert Army troops picked up the movement of the terrorists trying to sneak into this side from across the LoC, leading to a gunfight between the two sides during which two terrorists were killed in the exchange of firing. Soon after the firing, reinforcements rushed to the scene and a search operation was launched in the area. The operation continued through the night.
The search of the area resulted in the recovery of a number of weapons and warlike stores. The operation is underway and more details are awaited. Searches are on to ensure that no other terrorists manage to sneak into this side of the LoC. The terrorists who tried to infiltrate are believed to be Pakistanis.
Meanwhile, the security forces yesterday launched a cordon and search operation following information about the suspected movement of terrorists in Doda district. The search operation was jointly launched by police and CRPF in Dorhu, Basti and adjoining forest areas in Bhaderwah. The search operation was launched after some residents noticed the suspicious movement in the area and subsequently informed the police.
