In a coordinated operation based on intelligence inputs, Kupwara Police and the Indian Army foiled two infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the elimination of three terrorists. Kupwara Police had been closely monitoring infiltration activities along the LoC. On August 27, 2024, intelligence indicated simultaneous infiltration attempts in the Karnah and Kumkadi sectors. The information was shared with Army units, and joint ambushes were deployed.
Encounters in Kumkadi and Karnah
Suspicious movement was detected in Kumkadi at 7:30 PM on August 28, leading to an encounter that continued into the early morning of August 29. Similarly, at 9:00 PM, suspicious activity in Karnah triggered another encounter that lasted until the early hours of the morning.
Successful neutralisation of terrorists
After the encounters, search operations revealed two dead bodies in Kumkadi and one in Karnah. All three were foreign terrorists. This marks the sixth successful operation in Kupwara this year, bringing the total number of terrorists killed in the district to 10—all based on inputs from the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP). Further search operations and legal formalities are ongoing.
Search operation in Rajouri
Meanwhile, in Rajouri district, a search operation was launched following an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces on August 28. The engagement occurred around 11:45 pm near the Kheri Mohra area during a search in the village Kheri Mohra Lathi and Danthal area.
Army Commander's visit
On August 28, Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, the Army Commander of the Northern Command, along with Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva of the 16 Corps, visited forward areas in the Sunderbani Sector to assess the security situation. They reviewed the operational readiness and synergy between security forces. The Army Commander also visited supporting units and praised the troops for their high morale and professionalism in maintaining operational readiness.
