Indian Army foils third infiltration attempt within 72 hours; Two killed on minefield, army saves injured terrorist’s life

SRINAGAR: Pakistan terrorists, who attempted to infiltrate to India, were killed after they stepped on a minefield that activated a series of mines. The army recovered the bodies of two terrorists, who were killed in an explosion approximately 150 metres away, after two days. There was delay in recovering the bodies as they were in the minefield.

A three-member gang had infiltrated into the border. Of which, one terrorist got injured and escaped, but was caught later. He underwent a lifesaving surgery and was provided immediate medical aid. The latest infiltration attempt comes after the arrest of a Lashkar guide, who was working in the intelligence wing of the Pakistan Army, on August 21. The army has beefed up security in the area following the frequent infiltration attempts. This is the third such attempt halted by the army within 72 hours.

​​​“On 21 August 2022, in the morning hours, alert soldiers deployed in Jhangar sector of Naushera spotted movement of two to three terrorists on own side of Line of Control. One terrorist came close to the Indian post and tried cutting the fence when he was challenged by alert sentries.

The terrorist tried to flee, however, was brought down by the effective fire, incapacitating him. Two terrorists who were hiding behind fled the area by taking cover of dense jungle and broken ground. The injured Pakistani terrorist was captured alive and provided with immediate medical aid and lifesaving surgery was carried out,” the army said in a statement.