September 9th 2024.
In the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, a tense situation unfolded on Monday as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid by two terrorists on the Line of Control. The Army had received intelligence from multiple agencies, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police, about a possible attempt by terrorists to cross the border. In response, they launched an anti-infiltration operation in the Lam area of Nowshera.
During the operation, the Indian Army successfully neutralized the two terrorists and recovered a significant amount of weapons, including two AK-47s and one pistol. The Army also stated that they are maintaining a heightened vigil and utilizing aerial platforms for surveillance.
Search operations are still ongoing in the area to ensure that there are no other terrorists hiding in the vicinity. This is not the first time that there has been a spike in infiltration attempts, especially before the onset of winter, when snow blocks the passes. The upcoming first phase of polls in the Chenab valley region and south Kashmir districts could also be a motivating factor for the terrorists to attempt infiltration.
The hilly districts of Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kathua, Reasi, and Udhampur in the Jammu division have witnessed several ambush attacks by terrorists in the last two months. In response, the Army has deployed over 4,000 trained soldiers, including elite Para commandos and those trained in mountain warfare, in the dense forests of these districts. This has been done to counter the threat posed by a group of foreign terrorists, believed to be around 40 to 50 in number.
The Army, along with the CRPF and village defense committees, have been successful in preventing the element of surprise that the terrorists rely on for their attacks. As a result, the terrorists are now engaged in firing exchanges with the security forces, either getting killed or remaining on the run. This aggressive approach by the security forces has hindered the terrorists' ability to carry out sly attacks and has made it more difficult for them to operate in the region.
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