The Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt by terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday, taking down two terrorists amid heavy exchange of fire.
Following the encounter, Indian Army revealed the details of the operation, and said that large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores have been recovered from the terrorists.
The operation, however, is still underway.
"Heavy exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists, two terrorists have been eliminated, infiltration bid foiled by the security forces in the ongoing Operation in Baramulla. Large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores have been recovered from the terrorists. Operation is in progress," the Indian Army was quoted as saying.
According to a statement from the Army's Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, two to three unidentified terrorists attempted to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan near Uri Nala in Baramulla.Alert troops stationed along the LoC detected and intercepted the intruders, leading to a firefight. The operation is currently ongoing.
