Pakistani terrorist killed in joint Army–J&K police operation in Uri sector | India News
New Delhi: A Pakistani terrorist was killed in a joint operation by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Butcher area of Uri sector, officials told news agency ANI on Sunday.According to the Army, the operation was launched on the intervening night of March 14-15 following specific intelligence information from the J&K Police about possible infiltration attempts in the area.“Acting on a specific intelligence provided by the J&K Police regarding infiltration attempts, a joint operation was launched in Buchar, Uri sector on the intervening night of 14-15 March 26,” the Army said in a statement.
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Troops deployed in the area noticed suspicious movement in a bush and repositioned their ambush to intercept the suspect. When challenged by security forces, the terrorists opened fire indiscriminately, triggering a brief exchange of fire.“On contact, a Pakistani terrorist was eliminated,” the army said.Also read: ‘Another aggression’ – India condemns Pakistan’s airstrikes in AfghanistanSecurity forces recovered an AK rifle, pistol and a war store with large quantity of ammunition from the spot.Officials said a search operation is still underway in the area to ensure that no other militants are present in the vicinity.
