Infiltration bid foiled in Kupwara, two intruders killed: Police

Srinagar, Oct 13: Security forces have foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kumkadi area of the Keran sector in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, resulting in the killing of two terrorists, police said on Monday evening.

The encounter broke out after alert troops of the Army, assisted by J&K Police, detected suspicious movement along the LoC and engaged the infiltrating group on Monday evening. The operation was launched amid heightened vigilance along the border in the wake of increased infiltration attempts before winter sets in.

“Two bodies of terrorists have been observed near the LoC in the Kumkadi area,” IGP Kashmir V K Birdi told Greater Kashmir adding that searches are underway.

While the bodies of the slain terrorists have been spotted, officials said that retrieval efforts are still underway as the area lies close to the rugged LoC terrain.

“The area is being thoroughly searched. Due to the challenging terrain and possibility of more militants in the vicinity, a massive cordon and search operation is ongoing,” the official added.