2 Terrorists killed in an encounter in J&k’s Kupwara district

Two terrorists were gunned down in an ongoing gunfight on Thursday, in the Machhal area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, the Kashmir Police reported.

Taking to ‘X’, Kashmir Zone Police confirmed the death of the two terrorists in the encounter, and stated that an operation is underway. “Based on specific information provided by Kupwara Police, an #encounter has started in Machhal sector in which two #terrorists have been killed so far. Operation underway. Further details shall follow," posted the Kashmir Zone Police on the social media platform.

Chinar Corps of the Indian Army posted on social media platform ‘X’, “In a Joint Operation launched by #IndianArmy, @JmuKmrPolice & Intelligence agencies on 26 Oct 23, an infiltration bid has been foiled by alert troops along the #LoC in #Kupwara sector. Operations are in progress,” An attempt at infiltration along the Line of Control in the Kupwara sector was thwarted earlier in this morning by Indian Army working in tandem with the Jammu and Kashmir Police.

Last week, based on intelligence agency input, troops were placed on high alert, and the counter-infiltration grid was tightened. Two Pakistani militants were shot dead by security troops after an infiltration attempt was stopped in Baramulla's Uri region. The Army stated that a group of heavily armed terrorists tried to infiltrate the LoC in the Uri sector, taking advantage of the challenging weather conditions. At around 3 p.m., the terrorists were met by the forces leading to a violent gunfight that lasted until the last light, resulting in the killing of two terrorists

“As per own assessment, recovery of two blood-stained bags confirms that at least two terrorists were grievously injured forcing them to shed their load and flee across the LoC. Due to inclement weather conditions, search operation is suspended, which will resume on opening up of weather,” said the army spokesperson.​