Bhat Muzaffar
Kupwara,27th oct 2023: Successful execution of Operation SHIKANJA, coincides with the momentous
date in 1947 when Indian Army led by Infantry landed at Srinagar to protect the men, women and children of Kashmir from the invaders who came from Pakistan.
Based on specific intelligence input provided by Kupwara Police regarding
infiltration attempt by a group of Foreign Terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by
Rashtriya Rifle troops of Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Machhal Sector
along the Line of Control on the night of 25/26 Oct 2023.
Multiple ambushes were laid by security forces ahead of the Anti-Infiltration fence
along the Line of Control. The area is thickly forested with dense foliage. Taking
advantage of difficult terrain and dense vegetation, a group of five terrorists infiltrated
from across the Line of Control. At around 1010 hours on 26 October, the infiltrating
terrorists were intercepted by alert troops. The terrorist opened fire and attempted to flee.
In the intense fire fight that ensued and continued through the day, Rashtriya Rifle troops employed modern surveillance devices and quadcopters to locate the terrorists in the
difficult terrain. Conduct of deliberate tactical operations finally led to elimination of Five
terrorists. Large quantities of War like stores including Five AK series rifles have been recovered from the killed terrorists.
The operation has once again established the inimical designs of terrorists supported by Pakistan and their efforts to infiltrate into Kashmir, orchestrate incidents and spread terror with a view to disrupt the hard earned peace and tranquility in the region.
The security forces in complete synergy are committed to defeat such attempts of
the enemy with resolute and steadfast commitment.
