Two Terrorists Eliminated as Army Prevents Infiltration Attempt on Uri LoC
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Synopsis
On April 23, 2025, the Indian Army successfully killed two terrorists during an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. This operation followed a deadly attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists that resulted in 26 civilian deaths.
Key Takeaways
- Two terrorists were killed during an infiltration attempt.
- The event occurred on the Line of Control in Uri, J&K.
- Security has been heightened across the region.
- The operation is ongoing and being conducted by the Indian Army.
- Previous attacks resulted in significant civilian casualties.
Srinagar, April 23 (NationPress) Two terrorists were neutralized on Wednesday as the Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Baramulla district.
The Indian Army confirmed the success of the operation in intercepting the infiltrators, with the Chinar Corps posting on X: “On April 23, 2025, around 2-3 terrorists attempted to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan at Uri Nala, Baramulla. Vigilant troops on the Line of Control (LC) challenged and intercepted them, resulting in a firefight. The operation is ongoing.”
A statement from the Defence Ministry earlier indicated that an exchange of fire occurred between the terrorists and the Army when an infiltration attempt was thwarted after the terrorists engaged the Army in a firefight near the Uri Nala area of Baramulla district.
The Army’s Srinagar headquartered 15 Corps stated on X, “On 23 Apr 2025, about 2-3 UI terrorists attempted to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan at Uri Nala, Baramulla; the alert troops on the LC challenged and intercepted them, resulting in a firefight. The operation is still in progress.”
Wednesday’s infiltration attempt comes just a day after Pakistan-sponsored terrorists killed 26 innocent civilians, including 2 foreigners and 2 locals.
This brutal attack occurred on Tuesday in the picturesque Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, where terrorists allegedly emerged from dense forest areas and opened fire indiscriminately on a group of unsuspecting tourists.
Government officials confirmed that the ambush resulted in 26 fatalities, with many more injured, marking it as one of the deadliest terror strikes in the region in recent times. Initial intelligence suggests the involvement of a Pakistan-based terror outfit.
The Resistance Front, a known affiliate of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba, has been identified as the perpetrator of this assault. A high alert has been issued across J&K as security measures have been strengthened at all sensitive and security installations.
A team from the NIA is heading to the site of the Pahalgam terror attack, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the 'ground zero' today.
In response to the attack on tourists, an anti-terror operation was launched in Pahalgam to track down the assailants.
Meanwhile, the Union Home Minister convened a high-level security meeting at the Raj Bhawan in Srinagar to assess the overall security situation following the Pahalgam terror attack.
After cutting short his trip to Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting at the airport with the External Affairs Minister and the National Security Advisor.
