SRINAGAR, Jan 2: The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the LoC in Keran sector of Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir and killed one Pakistani terrorist.
“In a complete breach of the ongoing ceasefire understanding between the two armies across the Line of Control, an infiltration or BAT action was attempted in the Keran Sector of Kupwara district on January 1. Swift action by the troops deployed at the Line of Control foiled the bid and eliminated the terrorist, later identified as Mohd Shabbir Malik, a Pakistani national,” said Maj Gen Abhijit Pendharkar, GOC 28 Div giving out all the details.
The terrorist was equipped with weapons, ammunition and warlike stores.
The incident site is located on the Pakistani side of the Anti Infiltration Obstacle System (read fence) kept under surveillance by the Indian Army to effectively counter any nefarious activity by the infiltrators or Pakistan Army.
“The Pakistani intruder was dressed in Pathani suit and black jacket. He was detected moving from areas under the control of Pakistan Army across the LoC at around 1500 hours on January 1, 2022. His movement was followed and he was later eliminated,” said Maj Gen Abhijit Pendharkar.
The body of the slain infiltrator was recovered along with one AK 47 and large quantity of ammunition including seven grenades.
The modus operandi adopted by the terrorist was similar to the one adopted on April 2, 2020 during Operation Rangadori Bhaikh in which five terrorists were eliminated, said Indian Army.
Upon searching the belongings of the Pakistani terrorist, a Pakistani National identity card and vaccination certificates, issued by Ministry of National Health Services Regulation & Coordination Government of Pakistan, were found. The belongings also include a photo of the infiltrator in Army Uniform wearing name tab of Shabbir, said Maj Gen Abhijit Pendharkar.
The Indian Army has conveyed to Pakistan Army asking them to take back the body of the killed intruder.
Ironically, Indian and Pakistan Army exchanged sweets on New Year along the LoC in Kupwara yesterday only. But Pakistan continues to sponsor cross border terror. (AGENCIES)
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