In the Kashmir Valley, Kupwara Police and Army in a joint operation, successfully foiled an infiltration bid in Kumkadi area of Machil Sector in Kupwara district today. In this swift and coordinated operation, two terrorists were neutralized by security forces.
 
Based on intelligence input, a joint alert party of police and Army launched a search operation in Kumkadi area along the Line of Control in Machil Sector. The joint team observed the movement of terrorists and by employing meticulous tactics; the terrorists were intercepted and fired indiscriminately upon the joint team. The fire was retaliated, leading to the elimination of two heavily armed unidentified terrorists.
 
The identification and affiliation of the killed terrorists are being ascertained. A huge cache of arms and ammunition including AK Series Rifles, Pakistani currency, and other incriminating materials were recovered from the site of the encounter.
 
The neutralized terrorists were equipped with sophisticated weaponry which indicates their malicious intent to disrupt the peaceful atmosphere in the Kashmir Valley. However, due to the timely and effective response by security forces, their plans were foiled and a significant threat to peace and stability in the area was neutralized. In this regard, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered and further investigation is in progress.
 
Meanwhile, an extensive search of the area was going on when reports last came in.