5 terrorists killed during encounter in J&K's Kupwara district
What's the story
Five terrorists were killed in an encounter with security personnel on Thursday in the Kupwara district's Machhal sector of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
"Three (03) more #terrorists of LeT killed (Total 05). Identification being ascertained. Search #operation in progress. Further details shall follow," the Kashmir Zone Police wrote on X.
Details
J&K Police, Indian Army foiled infiltration bid in Kupwara
Earlier in the day, a joint operation between Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian Army personnel also foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara.
"In a Joint Operation launched by Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Intelligence agencies on October 26, 23, an infiltration bid has been foiled by alert troops along the LoC in Kupwara sector. Operations are in progress," tweeted the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army.
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OP KUPWARA
— Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) October 26, 2023
In a Joint Operation launched by #IndianArmy, @JmuKmrPolice & Intelligence agencies on 26 Oct 23, an infiltration bid has been foiled by alert troops along the #LoC in #Kupwara sector.
Operations in progress. #Kashmir@adgpi@NorthernComd_IA pic.twitter.com/rHnO4EHMqP
Meeting
High-level meeting held in Srinagar on Wednesday
A high-level meeting with top officials and security agencies from J&K was conducted on Wednesday in Srinagar to evaluate security measures.
During the meeting, the role of foreign terrorists' involvement in Kashmir was discussed.
"The number of foreign terrorists has gone up again as local recruitments have gone down drastically," said an officer.
Pakistanis
46 terrorists killed in J&K this year, 37 were Pakistanis
Reportedly, 46 terrorists were killed by security forces this year. Among them, 37 were Pakistanis, while nine were residents.
An official stated that this is the first time in 33 years of terrorism in J&K that foreigners have been slain more than local terrorists.
According to a report from the Union Home Ministry, 130 terrorists are currently active in the region, with half of them being foreign nationals.