The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt by a guide on the LoC in Rajouri Sector, sources said here on Monday.
Sources told a guide—who is suspected of facilitating the infiltration in the past—was captured.
“On June 29, alert troops detected suspicious movement in the Keri sector of Rajouri, a known infiltration route. This comes days before commencement of Amarnath yatra, Acting on precise intelligence inputs, the troops swiftly engaged the infiltrating guide” they said.
“One local guide, suspected of aiding the infiltrators, was apprehended during the operation”.
“The Army’s prompt action prevented a potential threat to peace and stability in the region, particularly in the wake of heightened tensions following recent cross-border incidents. The captured guide is under interrogation to uncover further details about the infiltration network and its links to Pakistan-based terror outfits,” the sources said.
They said the Army has intensified surveillance and deployed additional resources to ensure no further breaches occur along the LoC. “Security forces remain on high alert across the Poonch and Rajouri districts to track down any remaining threats”.—(KNO)
