Jammu: Indian Army today foiled an attempt by a group of terrorists to cross over from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) into the Indian side, killing at least one infiltrator and recovering a large quantity of weapons and ammunition.
Two other infiltrating terrorists were injured but they managed to flee back into PoJK, taking advantage of the dense vegetation, the Army said.
The Indian Army said that at around 9.30 AM, it observed a suspicious movement of 3 infiltrators in ‘Pathani Suit’ who were trying to sneak across the Line of Control, in Nakarkot area of Poonch Sector(J&K).
“When the infiltrators were challenged by own troops, they opened heavy volume of fire onto own troops,” the Army said.
In the ensuing intense firefight, all the three terrorists were injured, it said.
Once the firing ceased, Indian troops carried out a search operation of the area.
“The search was a daunting task as the area is thickly mined, has dense undergrowth and boulders and the ground is undulating,” it said.
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During the search, initially the body of one terrorist with weapon was recovered.
Subsequently, as the search operation progressed towards the Line of Control, another weapon with bullet mark and numerous other war-like stores were recovered, the Army said.
Also, a blood trail was observed, leading towards the Line of Control, it said.
The total recoveries included 2 AK-74 rifles along with 4 magazines and 43 rounds, One Chinese Pistol with seven rounds and one Magazine, One Claymore Mine along with cable and battery, One SMG Magazine, Combat Colour, One cigarette packet of Gold Cup Brand made in Pakistan along with lighter and One small packet of contraband material (likely for self-consumption).
“With this, the security forces have successfully eliminated a major infiltration bid in Poonch sector and thwarted the nefarious designs of the western adversary (Pakistan) to vitiate the peace in Poonch and Rajouri Sectors,” the Army said.
“The security forces continue to remain alert on the Line of Control to counter any attempt by inimical forces to disturb the peace and harmony in this region,” it said.
