Alert Army troops deployed on the Line of Control in the Gurez Sector of Kupwara foiled a major attempt of infiltration by the militants, resulting into killing of one militant and injury to another.
According to Defense Spokesman, Based on specific information from intelligence agencies regarding likelihood of militants attempting infiltration in Gurez Sector of the frontline Division of North Kashmir, vigilant troops detected three militants moving in the forest area on the our side of Line of Control. The militants were immediately engaged by firing from the post located along the fence. The fire was very effective and resulted in the killing of one militant t, while the remaining two managed to escape under the cover of thick foliage. However, one terrorist was observed to be injured.
One AK 47 and two rucksacks containing War Like and other administrative store were also recovered from the site. Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, the Chinar Corps Commander, commended the troops for their dedication and high degree of alertness. He also congratulated all the security agencies for their synergy and said that the operation in Gurez Sector was a mark of jointness.