Keran Anti-Terror Operation; Army Praises Security Forces’ Grit

Talking about recent Keran anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir, Army said that it is an example of professional synergy and grit of the security forces engaged in anti-militancy duties.

In a press statement on Thursday’s Kachhal Keran sector operation, the Army said, “On July 18, 2024, in a significant operation, the Indian Army successfully eliminated two terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the Line of Control in Keran Sector of Kashmir. ” On July 17, 2024, they had received credible input from JKP regarding a group of foreign terrorists likely to infiltrate through Keran Sector, Army further added. Intelligence agencies had also corroborated the information.

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“On July 18 at approx. 12.30 p.m. alert troops observed the movement of two terrorists through thick foliage, on own side of LoC. The infiltrating terrorists were challenged, following which they opened fire leading to an intense firefight. Two hard-core foreign terrorists were killed along with the recovery of weapons, war-like stores and a Pakistani identity card,” the Army said in the statement on Friday.

On July 18, security forces killed 2 terrorist, thwarting their attempt to infiltrate on LOC in the Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district.

On July 14, forces had killed 3 heavily armed terrorist along the line of control, preventing their intrusion.

Further lauding the Keran anti-terror operation, Army said that the successful intelligence-based operation was yet another example of the close synergy between Indian Army, BSF & JKP.

This particular operation marked the third such successful anti-infiltration operation on the Line of Control over the last few weeks and underscores the Indian Army’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the sanctity