2 Terrorists Killed in Anti-Infiltration Bid in J&K’s Kupwara

Kupwara: At least two terrorists were eliminated on Saturday, October 5, by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district under "Operation GUGALDHAR."

"Two terrorists have been eliminated by the security forces in the ongoing Operation GUGALDHAR. War-like stores have been recovered. A search of the area is underway and an operation is in progress," the Army said in a statement.

This comes after the Army said that the security forces spotted suspicious activity and challenged the terrorists which led to an exchange of fire.

"On 04 Oct 2024, based on intelligence about an infiltration attempt, a joint operation by the Indian Army and J&K Police was launched at Gugaldhar, Kupwara. Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged, leading to an exchange of firing with terrorists. Vigilant troops carried out effective fire. The operation is in progress," the army added.

Further details are awaited.

(This is a developing copy, more details are to be added)