In an infiltration attempt foiled by security forces in the Keran sector of Kupwara, north Kashmir, according to reports, three terrorists were killed. An army official told that it was a group of four terrorists who were trying to infiltrate, but the army saw a moment. After which, the shots were fired, and three of the terrorists were killed.
Three terrorists have been eliminated in the ongoing anti-infiltration operation on the LoC in Keran Sector, along with the recovery of weapons and other war-like stores that the Chinese Corps posted on X.
Earlier in the day, security forces launched the operation, codenamed Dhanush II, in the Keran sector of Kupwara to foil the infiltration bid.
Jammu and Kashmir has seen a spate of infiltration attempts and terrorist attacks in the past few weeks.
Over the past month, terrorists targeted four locations in Kathua, Doda, Reasi, and Udhampur districts, resulting in the deaths of 15 people, including nine pilgrims and six security personnel, while 46 others were injured.
The infiltration bid comes amid the annual Amarnath Yatra, with thousands of devotees from across the country thronging daily at the Jammu base camp.