The encounter comes 2 days after a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. It is the latest in a spate of engagements across J&K as militant activity shows signs of resurgence.
Troops on the LoC intercepted the infiltrators, resulting in a firefight, the army said, adding that the infiltration bid was foiled in Uri Nala of the north Kashmir district.
Tunnels were identified as a “lacunae” that may have been used by terror operatives to infiltrate into India. BSF is also deploying scanners on experimental basis to detect such tunnels.
In Part-6 of the J&K Despatch series—on 1st assembly polls held in the UT in 10 yrs—ThePrint looks at how resumption of terror activities may hurt the existing peace on LoC.
The case is a 1st under Prevention of Money Laundering Act in which ED is investigating suspected agents. BJP had made Bangladeshi illegal infiltration political issue in poll-bound state.
In response, Congress reminds Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, also BJP’s Jharkhand election co-incharge, of his time campaigning in minority-dominated areas of Assam during 2024 polls.
General Manoj Pande said Kashmir is witnessing a new trend where local youth are being used by Pakistan's proxy groups to give an indigenous colour to insurgency.
Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.
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