Army Thwarts Infiltration Attempt, Neutralizes Two Terrorists in Poonch
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Synopsis
On January 31, the Army successfully foiled an infiltration attempt in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, resulting in the deaths of two terrorists. The operation involved extensive searches and recovery of weapons.
Key Takeaways
- The Army thwarted an infiltration attempt in Poonch.
- Two terrorists were killed during the operation.
- Weapons were recovered from the area.
- Security forces are conducting extensive searches.
- OGWs play a crucial role in terrorist operations.
Jammu, Jan 31 (NationPress) The Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the elimination of two terrorists.
The White Knight Corps, based in Nagrota, reported that they observed suspicious terrorist activity along the LoC on Thursday night, prompting alert troops to engage the infiltrators. The ensuing gunfight led to the death of two terrorists. Following this, a search operation was launched in the vicinity, uncovering various weapons and war-like supplies.
The Army confirmed that their operation was still ongoing.
In a post on X, the White Knight Corps stated, "Last night, a terrorist movement was detected at the #LineofControl in the #Poonch sector. Our vigilant troops swiftly engaged the infiltrating #terrorists, initiating an intense and heavy firefight. The #operation continued throughout the night, culminating in the neutralization of two terrorists. The search operation thus far has yielded multiple weapons and war-like stores. Operations are ongoing."
On the same day, security forces initiated extensive searches in the Doda district of the Jammu division after locals reported sightings of suspicious individuals in the area.
Prior to the Doda operation, security forces executed searches at 25 locations in the Rajouri district to locate and apprehend over-ground workers (OGWs) linked to the terrorists.
OGWs serve as the eyes and ears for terrorists, offering logistical support, transporting weapons, and monitoring security forces' movements.
Intelligence agencies have indicated that OGWs also identify vulnerable and unarmed targets for terrorists to instigate fear in the community.
Following a series of heinous attacks by terrorists in the last quarter of 2024, security forces intensified their operations against them.
On October 20, 2024, two terrorists infiltrated a workers' camp belonging to an infrastructure company in Gagangir of Ganderbal district, opening fire indiscriminately and resulting in the deaths of seven civilians, including six non-local infrastructure workers and a local doctor.
On November 2, 2024, terrorists launched a grenade attack at the bustling Sunday Market, which killed a 42-year-old mother of three and injured 11 other civilians.
