Nowshera, Poonch J&K (India): The Indian Army troops foiled an infiltration bid across the Line of Control (LoC) in the Jhangar forest area of Nowshera Sector in Rajouri district, neutralising a terrorist.
Acting swiftly, alert troops laid a cordon following credible intelligence inputs about the movement of two terrorists in the forest area of Jhangar, Nowshera.
Immediately, the White Knight Corps troops launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area and engaged the terrorists in a gunfight.
“In the ensuing engagement, one Pakistan-sponsored terrorist was eliminated, effectively denying any breach of the LoC,” said the defence spokesperson.
The spokesperson said the troops have been reoriented to search for the second terrorist and to ensure relentless domination of the area, supported by integrated ground and aerial surveillance.
“A robust operational posture and heightened alert continue across the sector,” he added. Till the filing of this report, the anti-terror operation was ongoing.
Meanwhile, the forest fire in the Balakote sector of Mendhar has reportedly triggered two to three landmine explosions near the Line of Control (LoC) ahead of the fence, as per the reports.