SRINAGAR: ln the last eight months, ten infiltration attempts were made along the Line of Control, resulting in the killing of 27 militants and recovery of warlike stores and narcotics, officials said on Friday.
After foiling a major infiltration bid in the Machil Sector on Thursday, addressing a press conference, GoC 28 Infantry Division Girish Kalia said that the relentless efforts of security forces have led to the improvement of the situation in JK to a greater extent, that in turn has paved the way for development.
“There are continuous infiltration attempts from the other side of the border. Around ten attempts were made in the last eight months in Kupwara leading to the elimination of 27 militants. Huge quantities of war-like stores and narcotics were also recovered from the killed militants,” he added.
About the Machil operation, the GoC said that this is a tribute to the infantry who have always worked towards peace and prosperity in the region.
Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Kupwara, Yougal Manhas said that the intelligence grid is always ready to thrawt such attempts. “We received information from credible sources about infiltration attempt. Information was shared with the concerned unit about on a particular date.”
Commanding Officer of Army unit concerned, Rajat Birman said that specific inputs were received from Kupwara police about likely infiltration attempt, following which a joint operation was launched.
He said that the terrain in the area of operation is very challenging. “Ambush parties were placed ahead of LoC fence. Movement of 5 terrorists was detected and they were challenged. On opening the fire immediately 2 terrorists were killed. The operation continued for the entire day and a pinpoint location was detected leading to the killing of the remaining 3 terrorists.”
