Terrorist neutralized along LoC in Kupwara; ops underway

The gunfight broke out near Safaa-wali Gali Batpora forests after a joint search party of security forces comprising of Army’s JAKLI and RR intercepted the movement of a group of armed infiltrators during pre-dawn hours on Monday.

They said a body of an unknown terrorist has been recovered along with an AK rifle.

The identity of the slain terrorist is being ascertained. He is suspected to be a Pakistani national.

Two soldiers were  injured in the gunfight and have been evacuated to hospital.

The operation is underway in the dense forest.