3 terrorists killed in joint Op, infiltration bid foiled in Uri, J&K

In a joint operation conducted by Indian Army, J&K Police, and Intelligence agencies, three terrorists were killed on September 16. operation, which took place along Line of Control (LoC) in Uri Sector, Baramulla, successfully thwarted an infiltration bid.

Troops engaged with three terrorists, resulting in elimination of two, with ir bodies recovered. third terrorist was also neutralised, but retrieval of body was hindered by firing from nearby Pakistani post, implicating a ceasefire violation, as per Indian army officials.

Timeline of operation

JK Police confirmed success of operation in forward area of Uri, Baramulla, via a tweet on X date. y stated, "Baramulla Encounter Update: Anor terrorist killed (Total 03). Search operation in progress. Furr details shall follow."

Kashmir Zone police, via an update on X date, shared, "Baramulla Encounter Update: 01 more terrorists killed (Total 02). Search operation is in progress. Furr details shall follow."

JK police stated on X that one terrorist has been killed and furr search is going on.

Kashmir Zone Police stated on X that, 'Encounter has started between terrorists and Army & Baramulla Police in forward area of Uri, Hathlanga in Baramulla district. Furr details shall follow.'

According to sources, terrorists were first spotted near border fence, prompting security forces to initiate counter-terrorism (CT) operation.According to sources, drones and sniffer dogs were being employed by personnel to track down terrorists.

This successful operation follows ongoing Anantnag encounter, which has now entered its fourth day. This marks third terror incident in past seven days. In previous two incidents, one in Rajouri and or in Anantnag, terrorists were identified as Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives operating under names 'TRF' and 'PAFF'. In Rajouri, both terrorists were neutralised, while in last two operations, four army soldiers and one Jammu and Kashmir Police official lost ir lives.