Second attempt to intrude on Line of Control in Uri sector failed
Srinagar (ANI): A terrorist infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in Uri sector was foiled on November 15. Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police successfully carried out a joint operation named ‘Operation Kali’. This was the second attempt of infiltration in the same area. “On the basis of specific intelligence from our sources and SB, Srinagar, regarding the possibility of infiltration of terrorists across the Line of Control in Uri sector, this joint operation was launched in the early hours of November 15.
Based on intelligence inputs, own counter-intelligence and surveillance grids were strengthened in the area and the ambush was carried out,” the Army said in a press release. The weather during the operation was inclement and the area of operation was treacherous in terms of terrain. “At around 8:30 am, suspicious movements of terrorists were observed and were continuously monitored by their own surveillance grid and at 8:50 am, infiltrating terrorists were seen crossing the Line of Control and their own teams A large amount of firing was done.
The terrorists retaliated with their own fire and in the exchange of fire during initial contact, one terrorist was killed, the press release said. According to the Army, during the search of the area, contact was established with another terrorist hiding in the area and he was later killed. “Following the conclusion of physical search of the area, this operation resulted in the neutralization of two terrorists, whose bodies have been recovered. However, there could be more terrorist casualties who may be on the other side of the Line of Control. We did not cross the Line of Control,” the Army said. Other seizures include war-like stores including two AK series rifles, two pistols, 4 Chinese hand grenades, ammunition along with medicines, food items, RS 2630 PKR and Pakistan National Identity Card.
The Army said that Operation Kali is a testament to the coordination between security and intelligence agencies in Jammu and Kashmir and is also a symbol of the professionalism, courage, selfless service and valor of the soldiers. The main aspect of this operation is the killing of Bashir Ahmed Malik, one of the two terrorists killed. He was a key player in Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Army said he was an important terrorist launch commander for terror outfits from Lipa in the north to Rajouri areas of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir in the south. “It has enabled the infiltration of countless terrorists across the Line of Control, resulting in the loss of lives of many Indian citizens in and out of uniform. His removal is a major blow to the terrorist infrastructure we have dealt with across the country. Line of Control and its supporters and supporters. “Repeated infiltration attempts through the same area in Uri sector reflect the desperation of our enemy to send more terrorists to disturb the existing peace in the Kashmir Valley,” the Army further said. The Army said they have a strong Line of Control security grid and are under strict surveillance. “The Indian Army is fully prepared to foil any such infiltration attempt and we will not allow the enemy to succeed in its nefarious designs,” the press release said. (ANI)
