Security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt in Baramulla’s Uri sector, resulting in a brief exchange of gunfire and an ongoing search operation in the area.
Srinagar: Security forces have foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Torna area of Uri sector, located in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials reported today.
According to sources, troops stationed along the LoC detected suspicious movement near forward posts in the early hours of the morning. When challenged, the individuals attempting to cross the border opened fire, prompting a brief exchange of gunfire.
In the aftermath of the encounter, security forces launched a comprehensive search operation in the dense forest area to locate the infiltrators. As of now, no casualties have been reported from either side.
While the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police have yet to release an official statement, the operation is ongoing, and further details are anticipated.
This incident is part of a troubling trend, as it marks the latest in a series of infiltration attempts reported along the LoC this month. On August 13, a soldier lost his life during a gunfight with infiltrators in the Uri sector. Earlier in the first week of August, another infiltration attempt was thwarted in the Keran sector, where troops recovered weapons and other military supplies following a brief firefight.
Officials suggest that the recent increase in infiltration attempts indicates heightened activity from across the border, as militant groups are likely trying to push operatives into the Valley before the onset of winter. In response, security forces are maintaining a high level of alert along the LoC, implementing intensified patrols, surveillance, and counter-infiltration measures.
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