Terrorist Activity Spotted Along LoC in Poonch, J&K: Ongoing Gunfire
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Synopsis
On January 30, troops in Jammu detected terrorist movement in Poonch, leading to an ongoing exchange of fire. Operations are in progress, with two terrorists reportedly neutralized. Security forces remain vigilant in preventing infiltration and maintaining peace in J&K.
Key Takeaways
- Terrorist movement detected in Poonch.
- Ongoing exchange of fire between troops and terrorists.
- Two terrorists reportedly killed.
- Security forces conducting extensive operations.
- High vigilance maintained to prevent infiltration.
Jammu, January 30 (NationPress) Vigilant troops have identified terrorist activity along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Khari Karmara sector of Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Thursday. This discovery led to a gunfight between the armed forces and the militants, which is still ongoing, as reported by the Army.
The White Knight Corps, based in Nagrota, stated in an official post on X, "Terrorist movement detected in Poonch sector along the Line of Control. Alert troops engaged, resulting in a heavy exchange of fire. Operations are in progress."
According to defense sources, two terrorists have been neutralized in this encounter so far, though official confirmation is pending.
Security forces are maintaining a high level of alert in the interior regions, alongside a 24/7 surveillance of the LoC to prevent any attempts by terrorists to infiltrate into Indian territory and disrupt the peace in J&K.
On Wednesday, extensive searches were conducted by security forces in 25 locations within Rajouri district as part of an anti-terror operation aimed at locating over ground workers (OGWs) associated with terrorists. Today, joint forces initiated searches in Doda district following local reports of suspicious movements.
This heightened vigilance and aggressive pursuit of terrorists is a response to the heinous attacks that occurred in the last quarter of the previous year.
On October 20, 2024, a terrorist attack resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including six non-local workers from an infrastructure company and a local physician in the Gagangir area of Ganderbal district. Additionally, on October 24, terrorists ambushed an army convoy in the Botapathri region of Gulmarg, leading to the deaths of three soldiers and two civilian porters. On November 2, a grenade attack targeted the bustling Sunday market near the tourist reception centre (TRC) in Srinagar, claiming the life of a 42-year-old mother of three and injuring 11 other civilians.
