National Security / Indian Army Foils LoC Infiltration, Two Infiltrators Neutralised in Kupwara

Srinagar, Oct 17: Indian Army troops thwarted yet another infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector, gunning down two infiltrators during a fierce exchange of fire.

Army sources said the encounter began around 3.30 a.m. after soldiers noticed suspicious movement in the Jumagund area.

“An encounter broke out in the early hours around 3.30 a.m. today after troops noticed suspicious movement in the Jumagund area of the Keran sector, prompting a challenge and a subsequent exchange of fire,” officials confirmed.

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During the gunfight, two terrorists were shot dead. “Two terrorists have been killed in this operation and their bodies are lying on the other side of the LoC after they were shot and they tried to rush back into the Pakistani side,” Army sources added. A search operation is continuing to ensure no other infiltrators are hiding in the area.

The LoC in Jammu and Kashmir stretches nearly 740 km, covering Kupwara, Bandipora and Baramulla districts in the Valley, as well as Rajouri, Poonch and parts of Jammu district.

The Army maintains a multi‑tiered anti‑infiltration obstacle system, including a 550‑km fence, to monitor cross‑border movement, smuggling and militant activity.

High alert remains in LoC sectors such as Rajouri, Poonch, Baramulla and Kupwara, where digital Aadhaar‑based crossing systems are deployed at checkpoints to regulate authorised local movement.

In addition, Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts host a 200‑km International Border guarded by the Border Security Force (BSF).

Both the Army and BSF remain deployed to counter infiltration, exfiltration, smuggling and drone activity, with handlers across the border using drones to drop arms, ammunition, cash and drugs for terrorist networks.

(IANS)