Infiltration bid foiled along LoC in Kupwara, 1 terrorist killed

Srinagar: The Army on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, killing one terrorist, police said. Cops said a cordon and search operation was launched by the police and Army in the Dakhen-Amrohi area of Tangdhar Sector in Kupwara based on information about possible infiltration attempts.“During the search operation, movement of terrorists, trying to infiltrate to our side, was observed. They were challenged by the joint party in which one terrorist was neutralized,” cops said. Taking advantage of the thick bushes and rugged terrain, two to three other terrorists escaped back to the Pakistan side of the Line of Control. “Army and Kupwara police in a joint operation foiled an infiltration bid by neutralising a terrorist on LoC in Amrohi area of Tangdhar Sector. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition were recovered. Search operation in progress. Further details shall follow,” the police tweeted. An official said from the incriminating materials seized, it is believed that the killed terrorist was a Pakistani national. Police seized an AK rifle and magazine, 15 AK rounds, five 9mm pistols, a 15mm pistol, and bullets. pti