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Army launches major anti-infiltration operation, five troops injured

Srinagar: The Army has launched a major anti-infiltration operation against militants and suspected Pakistan special troops holed up in an area in Keran sector along Line of Control in which five Indian soldiers have been

PTI Updated on: October 02, 2013 18:50 IST


He said the full details of the operation will be shared only after the Army has ensured that all the infiltrators have been neutralised.

However, he did not set a time-frame for conclusion of the operation.

In response to a question, Lt Gen Singh said there were no significant ceasefire violations by Pakistani side in the area since the operation was launched. 

The commander also dismissed reports which had claimed that the Indian Air Force was assisting the Army in the operation. “I find it exceedingly absurd. How can you even imagine that the Air Force will be involved in this? It is a rugged terrain,” he said.

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