SRINAGAR: The Army said on Wednesday two terrorists were killed when troops foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
The infiltration attempt comes a day after terrorists killed at least 26 tourists in Pahalgam.
“Around two to three unidentified terrorists tried to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan at Uri Nala. Alert troops deployed along the LoC challenged the movement and intercepted the infiltrators, leading to a firefight,” the Army said, adding that at least two terrorists were killed in the exchange of fire. The operation was still underway when reports last came in.
Meanwhile, a gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday evening.
According to police sources, the exchange of fire took place in Tangimarg area after security forces launched a search operation.
The infiltration attempt comes a day after terrorists killed at least 26 tourists in Pahalgam.
“Around two to three unidentified terrorists tried to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan at Uri Nala. Alert troops deployed along the LoC challenged the movement and intercepted the infiltrators, leading to a firefight,” the Army said, adding that at least two terrorists were killed in the exchange of fire. The operation was still underway when reports last came in.
Meanwhile, a gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday evening.
According to police sources, the exchange of fire took place in Tangimarg area after security forces launched a search operation.
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