Army foils exfiltration bid in Uri, PoJK intruder apprehended along LoC
“Two individuals from Sopore apprehended by vigilant Chinar Warriors while attempting exfiltration in Uri Sector with inimical intent alongwith their accomplice guide. Further probe underway.”
The Army has repulsed an attack by the Border Action Team (BAT), a mix of Pakistani regulars and militants, near the Line of Control in the Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials said on Friday.
No casualty was reported in the incident that took place last night, they said.
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A BAT team attacked Indian troops near the LoC in the Tangdhar sector, prompting the Army to retaliate.
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The exchange of fire continued for nearly an hour and the attack was effectively repulsed, an Army official said.