Army Used Artificial Intelligence, Unmanned Vehicle During Akhnoor Encounter

Major General Sameer Shrivastava GoC 10 Infantry Division said on Tuesday that security forces used an unnamed vehicle and artificial intelligence during encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhor. Three terrorists have been killed during operation.

"We have used unmanned vehicle, artificial intelligence that gave us a quick and successful result... We lost one Army Dog - he was ahe when we were doing search operations, and militants fired upon Dog. It's due to his sacrifice, many of lives could be saved," Major General Sameer Shrivastava told reporters.

"After this operation, such information was spreing that Army h used BMP - we h used that kind of vehicle because area was tough - with a grient of 30 degrees and dense forest - we used those vehicles after locating militants to reach re...," Major General Shrivastava ded.

DIG, Jammu-Samba-Kathua range, Shiv Kumar Sharma who was present at press conference along with Major General Sameer Shrivastava said y have been holding meetings including a one-off with Jammu and Kashmir LG Maj Sinha to ensure coordination between Army and police.

"Recently, we have many meetings - including one with (Jammu and Kashmir) LG Maj Sinha... aim is that coordination between Army and Police continue to be re - so that we can quickly neutralise if we track any terrorist presence anywhere. For that, our synergy is increasing day-to-day. This operation is one such example...," DIG Sharma said.

Earlier on Tuesday, Jammu Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Joginder Singh provided details about incident.

"Three terrorists have been neutralised, and a search operation is underway. As soon as we received information that terrorists were at said location, y opened fire at Army ambulance. It was n certain that re were terrorists here. entire area was cordoned off. Army, police, SOG, and paramilitary forces all participated in this operation," Singh said.

anti-terror operation was part of Indian security forces' counter-offensive Operation Asan, launched after terrorists attacked an Army convoy in Battal area on October 28. According to security forces, terrorists fired on an Army ambulance, prompting immediate retaliation. area was swiftly sealed off, and a coordinated search effort was initiated by Jammu and Kashmir police and Indian security forces.

operation was led by Indian Army's White Knight Corps, which engd terrorists after round--clock surveillance. "After surveillance throughout night, an intense firefight unfolded this morning, resulting in a significant victory for our forces," White Knight Corps said in an official statement. y furr highlighted that “relentless operations and tactical excellence have led to elimination of three terrorists.”

encounter also led to recovery of war-like stores from site, which, according to Army officials, will be essential for securing area.

Unfortunately, a Belgian Maliis dog, Phantom, from Indian Army's canine unit, me supreme sacrifice. Phantom, born on May 25, 2020, joined Army in August 2022 and was part of team pursuing terrorists in Sunderbani sector. He was killed while helping security forces vance toward enemy position.

Houring Phantom's role, White Knight Corps posted a heartfelt tribute on social media platform X. "We salute supreme sacrifice of our true hero--a valiant Indian Army Dog, Phantom," Corps posted. "As our troops were closing in on trapped terrorists, Phantom drew enemy fire, sustaining fatal injuries. His cour, loyalty, and dedication will never be forgotten," Army ded.

In a previous statement, White Knight Corps reported, “Terrorists fired upon a convoy near Asan in Sunderbani sector, targeting Army vehicles in morning. Swift retaliation by our troops ensured foiling of attempt, ensuring injuries.”