Srinagar: Security forces in northern India have foiled an infiltration attempt along the border in Jammu and Kashmir, killing a suspected Pakistani militant during a brief exchange of gunfire, officials said Sunday.
The operation took place in the Uri sector, a sensitive area near the Line of Control (LoC), which separates Indian-administered Kashmir from territory controlled by Pakistan.
According to the Indian Army, troops launched a joint operation overnight on March 14–15 after receiving specific intelligence inputs from the Jammu and Kashmir Police about a possible infiltration attempt.
Gunfight After Suspicious Movement Spotted
The army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said soldiers noticed suspicious movement in bushes near the border during the operation in the Buchar area of Uri.
When troops challenged the suspect, the militant allegedly opened indiscriminate fire, prompting security forces to retaliate. During the exchange, one Pakistani militant was killed, the army said.
Weapons and Ammunition Recovered
Security forces recovered several weapons from the scene, including an AK-series rifle, a pistol, and a large quantity of ammunition, according to officials. The recovered material suggests the militant was attempting to cross the border and possibly carry out attacks inside Indian territory.
Search Operation Continues
Authorities said a search operation is still underway in the surrounding area to ensure that no additional infiltrators are hiding nearby. Security has also been heightened along the LoC following the incident.
The Uri sector has historically been a highly sensitive infiltration route, and Indian forces frequently conduct surveillance and counter-infiltration operations in the region.
Officials said the latest operation reflects ongoing efforts by security forces to prevent cross-border infiltration and maintain stability in the Kashmir region.