J&K: Army Thwarts Infiltration Attempt Along LoC, Kills Two Terrorists

Security forces successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on 19 July 2023. The Indian Army reported that two terrorists were killed during the operation.

"In a Joint Operation launched by Indian Army and J&K Police, an infiltration bid was foiled today morning by alert troops along LOC in Macchal Sector, Kupwara," Army's Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said in a tweet.

The Army's Srinagar-based Chinar Corps tweeted about the joint operation conducted by the Indian Army and J&K Police. The operation resulted in the prevention of an infiltration bid in the Macchal Sector of Kupwara.

During the gun battle, two terrorists were neutralised. The scene of the operation yielded four AK rifles and six hand grenades, among other war-like stores.

The Army has confirmed that the operation is still ongoing.