Kupwara, 26-Oct; A militant was killed as Infiltration bid was foiled by Security forces in Sadpura Tangdhar area of North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Wednesday.In a statement issued to CNS, Army spokesman said that Based on specific information from JKP, corroborated by other intelligence agencies regarding infiltration of a group of LeT militants through Forward Sudpura in Karnah Tehsil of Kupwara District, a joint operation was launched by security forces.The spokesman further said that Alert troops on Anti-infiltration grid intercepted two militants trying to infiltrate into own side in the forward area close to the Line of Control. At around 1:45 AM on 26 Oct 22, the infiltrating militants were fired upon, leading to elimination of one militant. However, taking advantage of darkness the other militant managed to flee to PoJK side.A search operation was launched in the morning resulted in recovery of one AK series rifle, two pistols and large quantity of ammunition and war like stores”, he added.As per agencies, the eliminated militant has been identified as Mohammed Shakur, s/o Yakub, aged 32 years belonging toSyedpura in PoJK.He further added that a number of inputs pertaining to possible infiltration by a group of LeT militants through Sudpura were received by the Security Forces. Based on the above inputs the area was kept under constant surveillance. Timely action and close coordination between Indian Army, JKP and other Intelligence agencies led to foiling of the infiltration attempt and potential threat to peace in hinterland.“Continued engagements along the Line of Control are uncanny reminders of efforts by Pakistan to infuse militancy in Kashmir and disrupt peace and harmony while putting on the facade of ceasefire understanding. Youth in PoJK are being used as cannon fodder by Pakistan state policy from last three decades with a fruitless aim to constantly disrupt progress towards collective peace”,he added.
