Srinagar: Two terrorists were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machil sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Sunday, police said.
The infiltration bid was foiled by Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police early on Sunday morning.
Srinagar based PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi said based on specific intelligence inputs received from police and other intelligence agencies of a likely infiltration attempt in Machil sector, troops were put on high alert and joint ambushes of police and Army laid.
At around 7:30 am in prevailing poor weather conditions, troops observed two armed infiltrators crossing the LoC near Tekri Nar, Machil, he said.
“The infiltrating terrorists were engaged and both terrorists were neutralized,” the PRO Defence said.
He said two AK 47 rifles, six AK magazines, 53 AK 47 rounds, four hand-grenades, two pistols, two pistol magazines, 35 pistol rounds, along with some Pakistani currency and food items were found from the possession of the slain ultras.
The police said the identification of the terrorists was being ascertained.
“Army and Kupwara Police neutralised two #terrorists near #LoC Tekri Nar in Machil area of #Kupwara. 02 AK 47 rifles, 02 pistols & 04 hand grenades recovered. Further details shall follow,” Kashmir Zone Police wrote on Twitter.
