In an encounter between militants and security forces in Trehgam sector of Kupwara District in North Kashmir Saturday, one Pakistani terrorist was killed and two Indian Army soldiers were injured, officials said.
The Army reported an exchange of gunfire involving unidentified persons at a forward post in Kamkari, Macchal Sector, along the Line of Control. One Pakistani militant was killed and two Indian soldiers were injured; they have been evacuated for medical treatment, confirmed a statement.
Reinforcements have been deployed to the region.
Sources said that the soldiers noticed some movement of terrorists on the LoC which triggered the firing between the terrorists and the troops. The operation is still on and details are awaited.
Attempts at infiltration by terrorists who have been aided by the Pakistani Army have been a regular feature in Jammu and Kashmir in the recent past.
On July 18, earlier this month, the Army foiled an infiltration attempt in the Keran sector of Kupwara District, killing two terrorists. On July 24, the forces foiled another infiltration bid in the Battal sector of Krishna Ghati area in Poonch District, wherein one terrorist and one Army soldier lost their lives.
It is not known whether Tuesday's firing was related to any infiltration bid or other activity by militants from across the LoC.
These infiltration bids are taking place in the backdrop of recent militant ambushes in the hilly districts of Jammu division during the past two months.
Reports have surfaced regarding the activity of 40-50 foreign mercenaries in hilly areas of Jammu division. This increased activity is seen as a part of the intensified efforts on part of the enemies of peace in Jammu and Kashmir based in the Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir to jack up militancy.
Keeping these developments in view, the Indian Army despatched more than 4,000 well-trained Para-Commandos and mountain warfare experts to Poonch, Doda, Rajouri, Kathua, Reasi, Ramban, and Udhampur districts with the coveted task of fighting terrorism and reinstating peace in these areas.
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