5 terrorists killed in foiled infiltration bid in J&K Kupwara district

The incident occurred in the Machhil sector of Kupwara district. Vijay Kumar, Additional DGP of Kashmir, said that out of the 5 terrorists killed, 3 or more could be associated with Let.

Security personnel in action at encounter site in Kupwara, J&K | ANI file photo

Srinagar: Five unidentified terrorists were killed on Thursday as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Additional Director General of Police of Kashmir Vijay Kumar said five ultras have been killed in the operation in the Machhil sector of Kupwara district so far.

“#KupwaraEncounterUpdate: Three (03) more #terrorists of LeT killed (Total 05). Identification being ascertained. Search operation in progress. Further details shall follow,” the ADGP Kashmir posted on X.

Earlier, the Army said alert security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the LoC on Thursday.

#KupwaraEncounterUpdate: Three (03) more #terrorists of LeT killed (Total 05). Identification being ascertained. Search #operation in progress. Further details shall follow: ADGP Kashmir@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/qOMWE0M3uh

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) October 26, 2023

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