Jammu & Kashmir

Two militants killed along LoC in Baramulla: Army

Armed forces personnel stands deployed near Line of Control in Kashmir. [FPK Photo/ Vikar Syed]

Srinagar: The Army on Sunday said it killed two militants after they tried to cross the Line ot Control in Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Army said that the based on a specific input a joint operation was launched along the LoC on Saturday.

Army said that during the operation contact was established with infiltrating militants and an operation started. “During the operation arms and ammunition including 6 pistols and 4 hand grenades were recovered,” it said.

“In a Joint Operation launched by Indian Army, Jmu Kmr Police & Intelligence agencies on 21 Oct 23, an infiltration bid was foiled by alert troops along LoC in Uri sector, Baramulla. Contact was established with infiltrating terrorists & firefight ensued. 06xPistols & 04xHand Grenades recovered. Operations in progress,” Army posted on X.

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