Uri: An Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police joint operation on Saturday resulted in the elimination of three terrorists, foiling a significant infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri, situated within the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, as reported by officials.
“In a Joint Operation launched by Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Intelligence agencies an infiltration bid was foiled today in the morning hours along LoC in Uri Sector, Baramulla. 3 Terrorists tried to infiltrate who were engaged by alert troops” the Army said in a statement.
“2 Terrorists have been eliminated and bodies recovered, third terrorist killed but retrieval of body being interfered by firing by Pak post in vicinity, on LoC,” the Army statement added.
The incident occurred on Saturday when terrorists, upon being detected, opened fire on army personnel. This led to a tense and intense gunfight.
The encounter broke out in the Hathlanga forward area of Uri on Saturday morning.
Earlier, police said that one terrorist was killed in the encounter and search was going on.
Meanwhile, the Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police also resumed operations on the fourth consecutive day against terrorists “holed up” in the forest area of the Gadole in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district.
As per officials, 2-3 terrorists are believed to be engaging security forces in the hilly terrain of Anantnag district.
Sharing statement of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar, Kashmir Zone Police posted on micro-blogging site X a day ago, “Rtd Police/Army officers should avoid “ Ambush Hypothesis”. It is a specific input based ops. Ops is in progress and all 2-3 trapped terrorists will be neutralised”
Army has maintained a tight cordon-off in the area, they said.
Meanwhile, a soldier who had been reported missing Thursday lost his life in the ongoing encounter, officials said on Friday.
“One more soldier has lost his life in the Anantnag operations. He had been reported missing since yesterday (Thursday),” Security officials said.
Drones and quadcopters were pressed into service on Friday to locate and neutralise the gunmen.
According to officials, the security personnel involved in the operation, which broke out on Wednesday, were being assisted by quadcopters and drones in the ongoing efforts to locate the terrorists.