Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 2 (ANI): The Chinar Corps Commander reviewed the security situation in Kupwara and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, officials said.
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Taking to X, Chinar Corps said, “Chinar Corps Commander visited forward posts of Vajr & Dagger Divisions in Kupwara & Baramulla today, to review the security situation and operational preparedness.”
During interaction with troops, he emphasised on the necessity of being alert and effectively countering any inimical attempts and activities along the LC, they said.
His visit comes days after a group of two to three armed personnel coming from the Pakistan side crossed the Line of Control and fired on a forward Army post from close proximity while taking advantage of bad weather and poor visibility in Machhal Sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
One intruder was killed in the exchange of fire while one Indian Army soldier injured in the encounter succumbed to his injuries.
The Public Relations Officer (Defence), Srinagar, had said in a statement, “Taking advantage of bad weather and poor visibility along the Line of Control in Machhal Sector, a group of two to three armed personnel crossed the LC and fired on a forward Army post from close proximity. Alert troops responded vigorously and in the ensuing exchange of fire, one Pakistani intruder has been killed along with the recovery of weapons, ammunition and war-like stores.”
Earlier in July, Jammu and Kashmir Police, along with Army 46 RR, arrested a terror associate linked with proscribed terror outfit LeT/TRF and recovered incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition from his possession at Eco Park crossing, Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. (ANI)
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