Srinagar, Oct 26: The Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police foiled a major infiltration attempt by terrorists along the Line Of Control (LOC) in Tangdhar Sector on the night of Oct 25/26 thereby averting a major tragedy in the Kashmir Valley.

Based on specific information from J&K Police, corroborated by other intelligence agencies regarding infiltration of a group of LeT terrorists through Forward Sudpura in Karnah Tehsil of Kupwara District, a joint operation was launched by security forces.

Alert troops on anti-infiltration grid intercepted two terrorists trying to infiltrate into the country’s side in the forward area close to the Line of Control. At around 1:45 AM on Oct 26 , the infiltrating terrorists were fired upon, leading to elimination of one terrorist. However, taking advantage of the dark the other terrorist managed to flee to Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJ&K) . A search operation was launched in the morning resulting in recovery of one AK series rifle, two pistols and a large quantity of ammunition and war-like stores. As per agencies, the eliminated terrorist has been identified as Mohammed Shakur, aged 32 years belonging to Syedpura in Pakistan-ccupied J&K.

A number of inputs pertaining to possible infiltration by a group of LeT terrorists through Sudpura were received by the Security Forces. Based on the above inputs the area was kept under constant surveillance. Timely action and close coordination between Indian Army, JKP and other Intelligence agencies led to successful impediment of the infiltration attempt and potential threat to peace in hinterland.

Continued engagements along the LOC are uncanny reminders of efforts by Pakistan to infuse terrorism in Kashmir and disrupt peace and harmony while putting on the facade of ceasefire understanding. Youth in PoJK are being used as cannon fodder by Pakistan state policy from last three decades with a fruitless aim to constantly disrupt progress towards collective peace.