September 9th 2024.
In the days leading up to the first phase of Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, a recent incident has caught the attention of officials. According to reports, two heavily armed terrorists were killed in a gunfight with security forces along the Line of Control in Rajouri district on Monday.
The encounter began late on Sunday night in the Laam area of the Nowshera sector, after alert Army troops noticed suspicious activity from across the border. It is believed that the terrorists were attempting to infiltrate into this side of the border. The Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in three phases - September 18, September 25, and October 1.
Army PRO Lt Col Suneel Bartwal, based in Jammu, shared the details of the operation, stating that it was a joint effort between the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. He revealed that intelligence inputs had been received since August 30, indicating the presence of terrorists in the Nowshera sector. In response, all possible infiltration routes were closely monitored and kept under surveillance.
To ensure the safety and security of the area, both ground-based and aerial surveillance assets were utilized. In addition, frequent area domination patrols were conducted, with troops stationed at strategic locations to prevent any infiltration attempts. Finally, on the night of September 8, around 7:30 pm, surveillance teams detected suspicious movement in the area, which resulted in an intense firefight.
The exchange of fire lasted through the night, with the use of UAVs, night cameras, and other surveillance equipment to closely monitor the terrorists. As a result, two terrorists were eliminated in the encounter. At first light on September 9, a thorough search was conducted to clear the area of any remaining threats. Lt Col Bartwal stated that a significant amount of war-like stores, including two AK-47 rifles, one M-4 rifle with a sight, and one pistol, were recovered.
The swift and coordinated response of the Army, police, and intelligence agencies in this infiltration attempt is commendable. The spokesperson for the Army emphasized the importance of their continued efforts to secure the area and prevent any similar incidents in the future. Search operations are still ongoing to ensure complete safety and security of the area, and the Army remains vigilant and dedicated to eliminating any potential threats.
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