2 Intruders Killed Along LoC in Kupwara; Arms, Ammo Recovered: Police

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police in a joint operation with Indian army foiled an Infiltration bid by killing two intruders along Line of Control in Machil Sector in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

“In a joint operation by Kupwara Police and Army an infiltration bid was successfully foiled in Kumkadi area of Machil Sector in Kupwara district. In the swift and coordinated operation, two intruders were neutralized”, said a police spokesman in a media statement.

“Based on an intelligence input generated by Kupwara Police, a joint alert party of police & Army launched a search operation in Kumkadi area along the Line of Control in Machil Sector. The joint team observed movement of intruders, employing meticulous tactics, the intruders were intercepted who fired indiscriminately upon the joint team. The fire was retaliated, leading to the elimination of two heavily armed unidentified intruders”, reads the statement.

“The identification and affiliation of the killed intruders is being ascertained.”

“Arms & ammunition including 02 AK Series Rifles, 4 AK Magazines, 90 rounds, 01 Pistol (Pak origin), 01 Pouch, cash Rs 2100 (Pak currency) & other incriminating materials have been recovered from the site of the encounter”, reads the statement.

“The neutralized intruders were found to be heavily armed, equipped with sophisticated weaponry which indicates their malicious intent to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in the valley. However, due to the timely and effective response by Police & Army, their plans were foiled and a significant threat to peace and stability in the area was neutralized.”

“In this regard, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered and further investigation is in progress”, reads the statement, adding that an extensive search of the area is being carried out and further details, if any, will be shared accordingly.