2 Terrorists Killed by Security Forces in J&K’s Kupwar; ‘War-Like Stores’ Unearthed

New Delhi: Two terrorists had been eliminated by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara under “Operation GUGALDHAR”, said the Indian Army on Saturday morning.

“Two terrorists have been eliminated by the security forces in the ongoing Operation GUGALDHAR. War-like stores have been recovered. A search of the area is underway and an operation is in progress,” the army statement said.

The army further said, “On 04 Oct 2024, based on intelligence about an infiltration attempt, a joint operation by the Indian Army and J&K Police was launched at Gugaldhar, Kupwara. Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged, leading to an exchange of firing with terrorists. Vigilant troops carried out effective fire. The operation is in progress.”

The army said earlier today that security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

On Friday, two army personnel were injured in a landmine blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara.