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The Indian Army engaged terrorists attempting to infiltrate near the Poonch LoC, continuing heightened security operations. This comes just two days after security forces eliminated three LeT terrorists responsible for the deadly Pahalgam attack. Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed their involvement in Parliament, citing intelligence and eyewitness accounts. The government has maintained pressure on terror infrastructure, including cross-border strikes after the Pahalgam incident.

Key Points: Army Foils Terror Infiltration Bid in Poonch After Pahalgam Attack

  • Army spots two terrorists near LoC fence in Poonch
  • Gunfight erupts as infiltration bid foiled
  • Comes days after Pahalgam attackers killed in Srinagar
  • Amit Shah confirms LeT link to April 22 attack
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Army intercepts terrorists on Poonch LoC in J&K, gunfight on

Indian Army intercepts terrorists on Poonch LoC, continuing operations days after eliminating Pahalgam attackers.

"Suspected movement of two individuals was observed by own troops along the fence in Poonch Sector. Gunfire exchanged. Operation under progress. - White Knight Corps"

Jammu, July 30

The Army said on Wednesday that two terrorists were spotted near the border fence on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, and a gunfight is now underway in the area.

Nagrota-headquartered White Knight Corps said on X, “Suspected movement of two individuals was observed by own troops along the fence in gen area of #Poonch Sector. Gunfire exchanged. Operation under progress”.

Reports from the area said the infiltration bid by terrorists has been foiled, and the operation is on to eliminate the intruders.

Army’s Poonch interception of terrorists comes just two days after all three terrorists engaged in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack were killed by the joint forces in Srinagar district in Operation Mahadev.

Three hardcore Pakistani terrorists, including Suleman Shah, the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander and his two associates, Abu Hamza and Jibran Bhai, were killed in a joint operation by the Army, CRPF and J&K Police in the higher reaches of Dachigam National Park at the foot of the Mahadev Mountain Peak in the Harwan area of Srinagar.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the Parliament on Wednesday that these three terrorists had carried out the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians, including 25 tourists and a local, were killed.

The Union Home Minister said that intelligence tracking and eye-witnesses had confirmed that these three terrorists had carried out the Pahalgam terror attack.

The attack had outraged the entire country, and the focus of the security forces was to bring the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack to justice.

To avenge the terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a free hand to the Armed Forces. Target-specific strikes were carried out by the forces against terror infrastructure at nine locations deep inside Pakistan. These included Muridke near Lahore and Bahawalpur in Pakistan mainland and Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).

In retaliation, Pakistan carried out heavy mortar shelling on civilian facilities in Poonch, Rajouri, Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara districts of J&K.

After escalation, the Indian Armed Forces damaged 11 defence bases of Pakistan till a ceasefire offer by Pakistan was accepted by India without agreeing to suspend Operation Sindoor.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The situation in J&K remains so tense. While I appreciate the Army's efforts, I wonder when the cycle of violence will end. Both countries need to find a diplomatic solution rather than this endless retaliation.
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Ananya R
After the Pahalgam attack, it's good to see our forces being proactive. But why does Pakistan keep sending terrorists? Don't they understand we won't tolerate this anymore? Modi ji is right to give free hand to armed forces.
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Karthik V
The Army's quick response shows how prepared our forces are. But I'm worried about the civilians living near LoC - the shelling affects them the most. Government should provide better bunkers and early warning systems for border villages.
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Meera T
Our soldiers are risking their lives daily while we sleep peacefully. 🙏 The way they eliminated those Pahalgam attackers shows their dedication. But media should stop giving so much publicity to terrorists - it only encourages more such attempts.
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David E
As someone who visited Pahalgam last year, this news hits hard. The place is so beautiful and peaceful - it's tragic what happened there. Strong action against terrorism is absolutely necessary to protect both locals and tourists.

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