Srinagar, Oct 5: The army today said that two terrorists were killed while they were trying to sneak in from Gugaldhar sector in Keran area of Kupwara district.
Over the past few weeks, there have been multiple intelligence inputs about infiltration attempts planned through Keran Sector. "On 03 October, specific input was received which was corroborated by Jammu Kashmir Police & IB about likely infiltration through thick jungles of Keran Sector," the statement said, adding accordingly, a joint operation was launched by Army, BSF and Police along appreciated infiltration routes and ensuring round the clock surveillance.
The defence spokesman said that on October 4, around 08.10 pm, suspicious movement was observed by own troops from area across the Line of Control and as they came close by, vigilant troops challenged, which resulted in infiltrating terrorists opening indiscriminate fire.
In the ensuing firefight, two terrorists were neutralized alongside recovery of large quantity of warlike stores. From the recoveries it is evident that these suspected Pakistani terrorists were heavily armed, well trained and equipped," the defence spokesman said
He said this successful intelligence-based operation is yet another example of the synergy amongst intelligence agencies, Indian Army & JKP.
"Chinar Warriors stand steadfast to defeat the nefarious design of inimical elements to disrupt peace and harmony in Kashmir," he said.