Based on intelligence input of likely infiltration in Machil Sector of Kupwara district, troops were put on high alert and joint ambushes of Police and Army were laid. Today, on 25/09/2022, two armed infiltrators were observed approaching the LoC near Tekri Nar taking advantage of bad weather. Both the infiltrators were challenged and engaged in a fierce fire fight. In the ensuing firefight, both the terrorists were eliminated, however, their identity is yet to be ascertained.
Huge cache of arms and ammunition including 02 AK-47 rifles, 06 AK Magazines, 53 AK-rounds, 04 hand grenades, 02 Pistols, 02 Pistol Magazines, 35 Pistol Rounds, Pakistani Currency 03 notes of Rs. 1000/-, 02 notes of Rs. 500/- and 07 notes of Rs. 50/- were recovered from the possession of the killed terrorists.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered and further investigation is in progress.