AK-47 rifle seized; search operation still under way

A terrorist was killed as Army troops foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district early on Monday, a defence spokesman said.

Jammu-based Defence Public Relation Officer Lieutenant Colonel Devender Anand said the operation was still in progress in the area.

“In the early hours of August 30, terrorists from across the Line of Control made an attempt to infiltrate in the Poonch sector. Alert troopers detected the infiltration bid by effective use of the integrated surveillance grid in the early hours of Monday,” the spokesman said.

On being challenged, a fierce gunfight ensued and one “terrorist” was killed. His body, along with an AK-47 rifle, has been recovered.

“This action displays the resolve of the Army to thwart any misadventure along the LoC,” Lieutenant Colonel Anand said.

Army officials said the troopers across the UT had been on high alert. — PTI

Courtesy: The Tribune India: 30th August, 2021