A newspaper report said today that the Indian Army has launched yet another surgical strike in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
The Defense Ministry on Tuesday dismissed claims of surgical intervention by the Indian Army, hours after a report was published in a daily newspaper. The army also said the same.
A newspaper report said today that the Indian Army has launched yet another surgical strike in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.
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An army official said in a statement, “News has been released regarding the surgical strike. I would like to inform you that no such operation has been carried out in Rajouri-Poonch. An infiltration attempt was foiled yesterday.” A press release has also been issued which states. “Given.
According to the Army, “On the morning of August 22, in bad weather, thick fog, thick foliage and rough terrain, two terrorists were spotted by alert troops trying to cross the Line of Control in Hamirpur sector.” Balakot Sector.
“As the terrorists approached their own ambush areas, they were challenged and then fired upon effectively. This allowed the terrorists to take advantage of the weather and ground conditions to escape the ambush.
An effective shot, however, landed a terrorist near the Line of Control. Additional troops were then dispatched to the area and a search operation was launched in the afternoon after weather conditions and visibility improved.
“A search of the area revealed an AK 47 rifle with two magazines, 30 rounds, two grenades, and drugs of Pakistani origin. The search also revealed a trail of blood leading to LC.
According to intelligence, two militants who were trying to infiltrate were injured in firing by their own troops, but managed to cross the Line of Control and return and later succumbed to their injuries.
Our troops are constantly alert and vigilant to thwart any infiltration attempt, the army said.
