An infiltration bid was foiled by the joint team of security forces along the line of control in the Machhal sector of North Kashmir's Kupwara district by eliminating two heavily armed terrorists in the wee hours of Saturday.
According to a statement issued by the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, "In a joint operation launched by the Indian Army, J&K Police , and Intelligence agencies on the intervening night of 29-30 Sept, an infiltration bid was foiled by alert troops along LOC in Machhal Sector, Kupwara.
Two terrorists have been eliminated along with the recovery of 02xAK Rifles, 02xHand Grenades, 01xPistol & other war-like stores. Joint operation in progress".`
In a separate statement, a spokesman of the Jammu and Kashmir police said, "Based on intelligence input generated by Kupwara Police, a joint operation was launched in the Kumkadi area along the Line of Control in Machhal sector. The joint team observed the movement of terrorists, employing meticulous tactics to infiltrate the Indian territory.
When the terrorists were intercepted they fired indiscriminately upon the joint team. The fire was retaliated, leading to the elimination of two (02) heavily armed unidentified terrorists", the police spokesman said.
The identification and affiliation of the killed terrorists are being ascertained.
So far a total number of 33 terrorists have been eliminated in different operations across the Kashmir valley since January 1, 2023.