An encounter broke out along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir after the Indian Army troops detected suspicious movement near the border fence, the Army’s White Knight Corps said on Tuesday.
According to officials, troops maintaining vigil along the LoC noticed the movement of two individuals under suspicious circumstances in the general area of the Poonch sector.
Upon being challenged by the soldiers, the suspected terrorists opened fire, prompting a swift retaliation from the Army.
In a post on X, White Knight Corps stated, “White Knight Corps Contact with terrorists. Suspected movement of two individuals was observed by own troops along the fence in gen area of Poonch Sector. Gunfire exchanged. Operation under progress.”
More details are awaited as the operation continues.
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