Massive searches on LoC
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 30: Army troops today foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of heavily-armed terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Khari Karmara area of Poonch district today.
Two terrorists have been hit in the exchange of firing and are believed to be dead or seriously injured.
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Alert Army troops picked up the movement of the terrorists trying to sneak into this side from across the LoC in Khari Karmara area, leading to a gunfight between the two sides, the officials said.
They said at least two terrorists were hit by the bullets in the Army firing but it was not immediately known whether they were dead or injured.
Reinforcements have rushed to the scene with thick foliage and a search operation is underway, the officials said, adding further details are awaited.
Searches are on to ensure that no other terrorists manages to sneak into this side of the LoC.
There were no casualties on security forces’ side, the officials said.
The terrorists who tried to infiltrate are believed to be Pakistanis.
Meanwhilie, security forces today launched a cordon and search operation following information about suspected movement of terrorists in Doda district.
The search operation was jointly launched by police and CRPF in Dorhu, Basti and adjoining forest area in Bhaderwah at 8.30 am.
They said the search operation was going on when the last reports were received.
Some local residents noticed the suspicious movement in the area and subsequently informed the police, the officials said.