Srinagar, March 15 The army said on Sunday that it had foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, killing a Pakistani terrorist.
"Based on specific intelligence input provided by #JKP regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched on the intervening night of March 14-15 in the Buchhar area, Uri sector," the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Army posted on its X handle.
It said troops spotted suspicious movement of a terrorist in the thicket.
"The ambush was adjusted, and the terrorist was challenged, resulting in the terrorist opening indiscriminate fire. In the ensuing contact, a Pakistani terrorist was eliminated. Weapons, including an AK rifle, pistols, and a large quantity of ammunition, were also recovered," the army said.
The operation was ongoing as of the latest reports.