Pakistani terrorist killed as Army foils infiltration bid in Uri sector

Srinagar: A Pakistani terrorist was killed after security forces foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Sunday.

They said the operation was launched jointly by the Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police following specific ‘intelligence inputs’ about a possible infiltration attempt in the sector.

The Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said in a post on X that the operation, codenamed “Op DIGGI-2”, was launched during the intervening night of March 14 and 15 in the general area of Buchhar in the Uri sector.

“Based on a specific intelligence input provided by J&K Police regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched on the intervening night of 14-15 March in the general area of Buchhar, Uri sector,” the Army said.

According to the Army, alert troops deployed in the area noticed suspicious movement inside thick vegetation and readjusted their ambush positions to intercept the infiltrator.

“When challenged by the troops, the terrorist opened indiscriminate fire, triggering an exchange of fire,” the Army said.

During the brief encounter, one Pakistani terrorist was killed. Security forces recovered war-like stores from the slain terrorist, including an AK rifle, pistols and a large quantity of ammunition.

Officials said the operation was still under way as security forces continued searches in the area to rule out the presence of more infiltrators.

The Uri sector, located along the LoC in Baramulla district, has historically been a major infiltration route for terrorists attempting to enter the Kashmir Valley from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, with several such bids foiled by security forces in recent years.

Security agencies maintain a strong counter-infiltration grid along the LoC, using surveillance, ambushes and coordinated operations to prevent terrorists from crossing into the Valley.