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Two terrorists killed in gunfight along LoC in Poonch sector of J&K

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Jammu: Alert army troops have successfully foiled an infiltration bid and neutralised two terrorists along the Line of Control in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

The army on Friday said that terrorist movement was detected on Thursday night close to the Line of Control.

“Terrorist movement was detected last night at the Line of Control in Poonch sector,” White Knight Corps posted on X.

It further posted, “Alert troops swiftly engaged the infiltrating terrorists, triggering an intense and heavy firefight.”

The operation continued through the night, leading to the neutralisation of two terrorists, it said, adding, “The search of the area thus far has resulted in the recovery of number of weapons and war-like stores.’

Operations continue, said the Army.

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