Major infiltration bid foiled in Poonch: 2 infiltrator died, war like stores recovered
Jammu: 17 Jul 2023
In a joint operation by alert troops of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir Police a major infiltration bid was eliminated on the night of 16-17 July 23 in KrishnaGhati Sector in District Poonch (J&K). Movement of terrorist was observed near the Poonch River moving from across the line of Control towards own side . Alert troops of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir Police cordoned the area.
In the early hours of the morning contact was established which led to heavy volume of fire being exchanged. In the ensuing fire fight two terrorists were hit. One of the terrorist fell on the spot while the other terrorist was observed falling in the Poonch River.
In a deliberate and massive search operation body of one terrorist has been recovered from the site. Major war like stores recovered, include One AK 74 rifle with magazine, Eleven rounds and other stores for sustenance.
