Two infiltrators were killed close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. Meanwhile, one more injured civilian succumbed to his injuries, taking the toll of the Dangri attack to seven.
According to the Army, soldiers manning the LoC observed suspicious movement of two infiltrators, who were trying to sneak across the LoC in the Balakot Sector in Poonch, around 7 p.m. on January 7.
“Around 7.45 p.m., there was a loud mine explosion triggered by infiltrating terrorists. Our troops saw the movement near the fence and engaged the terrorists by bringing aimed fire onto them. Once the firing has ceased, our troops on the fence and troops on LoC readjusted the cordon to prevent their escape,” an Army spokesman said.
Search operation
The Army employed night-enabled quadcopter and other surveillance devices to keep a vigil on the cordoned area. “Troops commenced a search operation at 2 a.m. on January 8. Two bodies were recovered along with weapons, magazines, ammunition and other war-like stores,” the Army said.
Among the seized weapons included one AK-47 rifle, two magazines, 21 rounds, one modified AK-56 Rifle, one Chinese pistol with one magazine and five rounds, two Chinese hand grenades and two high explosive IEDs and a mobile phone. “Search operation continues in the area,” the Army said.
On December 29, 2022, three terrorists, who were attempting to infiltrate, were challenged by effective fire and managed to escape into the forests. On December 30, the Army recovered two pistols, three magazines, 24 rounds of pistol, 30 rounds of AK-47, night vision goggles, dagger, winter clothing, rubber gloves and eatables sufficient for sustenance for a prolonged period in the area.
“These continuous disruptive attempts by terrorists and inimical forces indicate their desperate efforts to hamper the prevailing peaceful and harmony situation and the ongoing development in the Jammu region,” the Army said.
One more dies
Meanwhile, one more injured civilian, who was hit by bullets fired by militants on January 1 this year in the Dangri area, succumbed to his injuries in Jammu. The death toll in the Dangri attack has touched seven. Earlier, six civilians were killed and around 15 injured in the attack.
The victim was identified as Prince, whose brother Deepak also lost his life in the attack. Prince breathed his last at the Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu, where he was shifted for specialised treatment. The victim is survived by an ailing mother.
The Army said the operations to nab terrorists involved in the Dhangri attack continue along with other security forces operating in the region, particularly in Rajouri and Poonch districts.
