In a statement, issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Srinagar based defence spokesperson said that in the recent past number of intelligence inputs were received from various intelligence agencies about likely infiltration of terrorists from across Line of Control.  

 

The statement reads that on June 15 specific intelligence input was likely infiltration along Jumagund Nar was received from police, following which joint operation by Army and police was launched in Keran Sector, wherein multiple ambushes were laid along the likely routes of infiltration.

 

“On 16 June around midnight hours ambush teams observed five heavily armed terrorists crossing the Line of Control. The terrorists were engaged by ambush teams along the fence in spite of adverse weather and terrain conditions. The ensuing fire fight resulted in elimination of five terrorists without any collateral damage,” it reads.

 

It reads that the operation continued throughout the night and the detailed search of the area was carried during early morning. 

 

“Identity of the terrorists and their outfit affiliation is being ascertained. Meanwhile, five AK series rifles, fourteen grenades, five hundred AK rounds, night vision googles and other huge quantity of war like stores were recovered,” it reads. 

 

It added that this successful intelligence-based operation is yet another example of close synergy between Army and police. 

 

“The operation clearly establishes the evil design of terrorist groups which are determined to disrupt peace in Kashmir. It also exposes the facade of false commitment to the ceasefire understanding by Pakistan which has repeatedly been exploited to perpetrate terror in Jammu and Kashmir,” it added.

 

It further reads that the security forces stand steadfast to defeat the nefarious designs of inimical elements to disrupt peace and harmony in Kashmir. (KNS)