On August 29, one terrorist was reportedly neutralized during a joint anti-infiltration operation at J&K’s Kupwara district on Thursday.
The operation, conducted by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, was initiated based on intelligence about potential infiltration attempts. It began on the night of August 28-29 in the Tangdhar area of Kupwara.
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Taking to X, Chinar Corps said “Following intelligence on possible infiltration bids, a joint anti-infiltration operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police commenced on the night of August 28-29 in the Tangdhar area of Kupwara. One terrorist is believed to have been neutralized.”
OP PHILLORA, TANGDHAR #Kupwara
Based on intelligence inputs regarding likely infiltration bids, a Joint anti-infiltration Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice on the intervening night of 28-29 Aug 24 in general area Tangdhar, Kupwara. One terrorist is likely to… pic.twitter.com/R2N6ql2NgM
— Chinar Corps🍁 – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 29, 2024
Currently, the operation is ongoing.
Additionally, a search operation is underway in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, following a clash between terrorists and security forces on August 28. This search, which began at 9:30 pm on August 28, focused on the Kheri Mohra Lathi and Danthal areas.
According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, contact with the terrorists was established around 11:45 pm on August 28, leading to an exchange of fire near the Kheri Mohra area. Further details are awaited.
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(With Inputs From ANI)