The Indian Army on Thursday successfully eliminated three terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control (LoC) in Machhal and Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
The BSF chief, who is on two-day visit to the border guarding force's Jammu frontier from July 20 to assess the security situation along the Jammu International Border, also engaged in detailed discussions with unit commandants, focusing on various operational aspects and the preparedness
Sanapala Jagadeeswara Rao (40) from Vallabharayudupet village in Nandigam mandal and Donkari Rajesh (26) from Mekrem Tandra village of Santabommali mandal, both from Srikakulam district were killed in the attack in the early hours of Monday.
As per the officials, on the intervening night of July 13-14, acting on credible inputs, multiple ambushes were laid along the appreciated route of infiltration.
In the wake of recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Director General of Police (DGP) RR Swain provided an update on the security situation, acknowledging ongoing challenges but emphasizing that security and law enforcement agencies maintain the upper hand.
Three terrorists were neutralized in an encounter with security forces on Wednesday in the Gandoh, Bhaderwah sector of district Doda in Jammu and Kashmir, ADGP Jammu Anand Jain said.
One terrorist has been killed by the security forces in the ongoing anti-infiltration Operation along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri Sector, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, said Army.
Speaking to ANI, DIG Bhat said, "Our search teams are out, some nominated and identified areas are bing dominated. 11 teams are active, the army, CRPF are in complete coordination with us. All the forces are in a joint effort here."
Troops who have sustained injuries in a terror attack in the Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir have been airlifted to Command Hospital, Udhampur for further treatment," Officials said.
In a joint operation, security forces busted a terrorist hideout in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district and recovered arms and ammunition, police said on Friday.