Diplomat Correspondent
Poonch:DD, In a coordinated counter-terrorism operation, troops of the Indian Army launched ‘Operation ShivShakti’ in the Poonch Sector during early hours of 30 Jul 25.
The operation was based on credible intelligence inputs acquired by synergistic and synchronised intelligence coordination by military and civil intelligence units in concert with J&K Police regarding the presence of terrorists in the area.
Acting swiftly on the inputs, the security forces laid coordinated ambushes on the appreciated infiltration routes.
A fierce gunfight ensued between the security forces and terrorists along the Line of Control in the early morning hours of 30 Jul 25, leading to the neutralisation of two terrorists and recovery of large quantities of war-like stores.
The swift, coordinated and decisive action by security forces prevented any collateral damage and ensured the safety of local population.
The recovered war-like stores include two assault rifles with ammunition, one pistol with ammunition, hand grenades, two Improvised explosive devices, medicines, communication devices and other logistic stores.
The huge recovery of war-like and logistic stores indicate that the terrorists were well-prepared for prolonged engagement.
This operation highlights a high level of synergy, coordination and commitment on part of Indian Army and other security agencies towards maintaining peace and security in the region.
Operation ShivShakti is a major setback to nefarious designs of Pakistan sponsored terrorist organisations that are constantly abetting acts of terror in Jammu and Kashmir region.
The aearch operation is in progress in the surrounding areas to rule out the presence of any more terrorists in the area.DD