Two terrorists killed near LoC in Kupwara were foreigners: Army

Srinagar, 19 July: Army on Friday said that the two terrorists killed in a gunfight along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of north Kashmir's Kupwara district were foreigners.

In a statement, a defence spokesman said: "On 17 July, a credible input was received from JKP, further corroborated by intelligence agencies, regarding a group of foreign terrorists likely to infiltrate through Keran Sector."

On 18 July at approx 1230h,  alert troops observed movement of two terrorists through thick foliage, on own side of LoC, read the statement.

The infiltrating terrorists were challenged, following which they opened fire leading to an intense fire fight. Two hardcore foreign terrorists were killed along with recovery of weapons, war like stores and a Pakistani identity card.

This successful intelligence-based operation is yet another example of the close synergy between Indian Army, BSF & JKP, said the spokesman.

"This was the third such successful anti infiltration operation on the Line of Control over the last few weeks and underscores the Indian Army's unwavering commitment to maintain the sanctity of the Line of Control and the robust counter infiltration posture towards maintaining peace in Kashmir Valley."