Nowshera anti-infiltration operation: Two Pakistani terrorists were killed in an anti-infiltration operation launched on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday in the general area of Lam in Nowshera town along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, said Indian Army officials.
As per the reports, a massive search operation is underway as it is suspected that at least a couple of terrorists were hit in the crossfire.
War-like stores recovered
Based on intelligence inputs and information from the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) about a potential infiltration attempt, the Indian Army launched the operation. The security forces also recovered a large quantity of war-like stores. "Two terrorists have been neutralised and a large quantity of war-like stores including two AK-47s and one Pistol thus far recovered. The search operation is in progress," the Indian Army said in an X post.
Pulwama Police arrests terrorist associate
Earlier on September 5, the Pulwama Police arrested a terrorist associate and seized a hand grenade during a Naka check at the Karimabad crossing. The suspect was identified as Arsalan Ahmad Sheikh, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Sheikh, and a resident of Karimabad.
According to Kashmir Police, "During the search, a hand grenade was recovered from the possession of the suspect. Investigations revealed that the accused had planned to lob the grenade at the Naka party, posing a serious threat to security forces and public safety. The timely action by Pulwama Police thwarted the attack, preventing any potential loss of life or injury."
A case has been registered under FIR No. 182/2024, with charges under the Explosives Act (Sections 4 and 5) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (Sections 18 and 23) at Pulwama Police Station, the official press release added.
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