SAHIL BHAT
SEPT 1: The Indian Army troops on Monday thwarted an infiltration bid by terrorists along the LoC in Mendhar Sector of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Soldiers at the border noticed a group of terrorists trying to sneak into the country from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir near Dabbi village of Balakote area in the wee hours of the day.
The exchange of fire occurred between both sides. No casualty was reported from any side.
“At about 0530h today, troops of White Knight Corps in general area of Balakot detected suspicious movement near LoC. Fire was immediately opened by alert troops preventing the infiltration attempt. Own troops have been repositioned and re-oriented to ensure foolproof domination of the area using all available means. Troops are maintaining high alert in their respective areas,” posted White Knight Corps on X.
On Aug 25, Security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Torna area of Uri sector in Baramulla district.
Troops detected suspicious movement, challenged the infiltrators, and a brief exchange of fire ensued. A massive search operation was launched in the area.
On Aug 28, two terrorists were gunned down in a fierce gunfight as the Army thwarted an infiltration bid in the Gurez sector of Bandipora district.
After receiving the specific intelligence about infiltration attempt, a team of the Army and J&K Police jointly initiated a search operation in the Naushera Nar area.
