A fierce exchange of fire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kupwara district on Saturday resulted in the death of an Indian soldier and injuries to four others as the Army successfully repelled an attack by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT). During the operation, security forces also eliminated a Pakistani terrorist.
The incident occurred in the Kamkari area of Kupwara’s Macchal Sector, following intelligence reports of potential terrorist movements. An Army spokesperson said, “There has been an exchange of fire with unidentified personnel on a forward post in Kamkari, Macchal Sector on the Line of Control. One Pakistani individual has been killed, and two of our soldiers have sustained injuries and have been evacuated. Operations are ongoing.”
This marks the second such confrontation in Kupwara within three days, underscoring the persistent tensions in the region. On July 24, security forces neutralized an unidentified terrorist in a gunfight in the Lolab area, which also claimed the life of an Indian soldier.
Border Action Teams, known to comprise Pakistan Army commandos and affiliated terrorists, are notorious for their infiltration attempts along the LoC. Intelligence sources suggest that a group of 40 to 50 Pakistani terrorists may be hiding in the mountainous regions of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting intensified counter-terror operations.
These infiltrators are reportedly well-trained and equipped with sophisticated weaponry, including American-made M4 Carbine rifles with night vision capabilities. In response, security forces have heightened their vigilance and are conducting extensive operations to locate and neutralize these threats.