Fresh encounter in J&K, soldier killed in Action, Pakistani dead

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, July 27, 2024: One soldier was killed in action and four others were injured during an encounter with terrorists along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district today.

The Army said a "Pakistani person" was also killed in the encounter and confirmed the injuries of two soldiers.

Sources say it appears to be an attack by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT)- who were involved in multiple attacks before ceasefire understating between India and Pakistan in February 2021.

"This an aggressive action and clearly an escalation along the LOC" said a senior officer.

This comes a day after ’Kargil Vijay Diwas’ when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a stern warning to Pakistan and said that the Indian Army would defeat every terror challenge.

In a statement on X, the Army said there was an exchange of fire with unidentified persons but didn’t name Pakistan army or terrorists.

"There has been exchange of fire with unidentified personnel on a forward post in Kamkari, Macchal Sector on the line of control. One Pakistani person has been killed while two of our soldiers have suffered injuries and have been evacuated. Operations are in progress."

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi earlier this week visited the LOC in the same area and reviewed preparedness of the forces to deal with infiltration and terrorist attacks.

Amid rising terror incidents, PM Modi last month chaired a review meeting to assess the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

He spoke to Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and was given a full overview of the security-related situation of the Union Territory and the counter-terrorism operations being undertaken by the armed forces.

He also spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and was briefed on the efforts being undertaken by the local administration.

Prime Minister has asked the authorities to deploy the full spectrum of the armed forces’ counter-terror capabilities.