Srinagar, June 15: In a joint operation, Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC in Krishnaghati sector of Poonch district in Jammu division on the intervening night of June 14 and 15,” officials said.
PRO Defence, Jammu, Lt Col Devender Anand told Rising Kashmir that in a joint operation the alert troops of the Indian Army and J&K Police foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Krishnaghati Sector and seized large consignment of arms and ammunition.
“On the night of June 14-15, troops of the army and J&K Police foiled an infiltration bid and recovered a weapon, two pouches, and two rucksacks from them,” he said.
Lt. Anand said the recovered items include an AK-74 Rifle with nine magazines and 438 rounds, two pistols with four magazines and sixty rounds, six hand grenades, clothing and medicines.
“By taking the swift action yet another infiltration bid has been foiled, which had the potential to disturb peace in Poonch District,” he said.
He said that army troops opened fire after picking up the movement of suspected terrorists attempting to sneak into this side from across the border late Wednesday night.
However, the terrorists managed to escape taking advantage of thick foliage and darkness, leaving behind the consignment of arms and ammunition. The operation is still underway, he said.
Pertinent to mention, on June 13, two foreign terrorists were killed after security forces foiled an infiltration attempt in Machil sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
