One terrorist killed, operation under way along LoC in J&K's Nowshera

NEW DELHI: Indian Army troops foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Jhangar sector of Nowshera on Tuesday, killing one Pakistan-sponsored terrorist, officials said.

The Army’s White Knight Corps said the movement of two terrorists was detected near the LoC based on intelligence inputs from security agencies.

In a post on X, the White Knight Corps said: "Acting on credible intelligence inputs by Intelligence Agencies, movement of two terrorist was detected in the general area of Jhangar, Noshwera along the LoC at around 3 pm on 10th March 2026."

It added: "Responding with swift and calibrated combat action, alert troops of #WhiteKnightCorps engaged swiftly, successfully foiling the infiltration attempt. In the ensuing engagement, one Pakistan Sponsored Terrorist was eliminated, effectively denying any breach of the LoC."



Security forces have launched a search operation to track the second terrorist who was part of the infiltration group.

The Army said additional surveillance measures have been put in place across the sector.

"Own troops have been reoriented to search for 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," the White Knight Corps said.

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