The Indian Army on Wednesday eliminated two heavily armed Pakistani terrorists and thwarted an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kalsian Sector of the Poonch district in Jammu division.
Three weapons and war-like stores have been recovered from the slain terrorists who were gunned down after an intense exchange of fire.
The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army said that under the ‘Operation ShivShakti’, “in a successful anti-infiltration operation, alert troops of the Indian Army eliminated two terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control. Swift action and accurate firepower thwarted the nefarious designs. Three weapons have been recovered”.
“Suspected movement of two individuals was observed by own troops along the fence in the general area of Poonch Sector. Gunfire exchanged. Operation under progress”.
The Army said that “synergistic and synchronised intelligence inputs from own intelligence units and J&K Police led to a successful operation”.
Meanwhile, a terror associate has been arrested by the Police at Nagrota on the Jammu-Srinagar highway and arms and ammunition were recovered from him.
Three pistols, as many empty magazines, eight live cartridges and two empty cartridges have been seized from him, the Police said.
The arrested person has been identified as Azan Hameed Gazi, son of Abdul Hameed Gazi, resident of Hilalabad, Qamarwari, Srinagar.
He was intercepted while travelling from Jammu towards Srinagar in a Sedan, Police said.
During the search of the vehicle, police personnel recovered the arms and ammunition from a handbag concealed under the co-driver’s seat. The accused failed to produce any valid documents or licenses for the recovered arms and ammunition.
Acting swiftly, police registered an FIR under Section 3/25 of the Arms Act, at Police Station Nagrota.
The accused has been taken into custody and further investigation is underway to trace the origin and intended use of the weapons, Police added.