Indian Army Thwarts Infiltration Attempt Along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri Sector

The Indian Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Alongside the infiltration bid, terrorists also launched a Border Action Team (BAT) strike near Tikka Post in the Uri sector. The attack took place in the Area of Responsibility of the 16 Sikh LI (09 Bihar Advance Party) and falls under the jurisdiction of Police Station Uri. According to reports, two soldiers lost their lives during the incident, although the Indian Army has yet to officially confirm this.

An exchange of fire was reported to be ongoing Wednesday morning, with further updates awaited from officials.

This incident comes just a day after Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar died while on operational duty along the LoC in Baramulla district. The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps mourned his loss, stating, “Chinar Corps deeply regret the loss of the precious life of Braveheart Sepoy Banoth Anil Kumar, while performing operational duty along the Line of Control in Baramulla district. Chinar Warriors salute his immense valour and sacrifice, express deepest condolence and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family.”

In a separate development, on Monday, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi condoled the deaths of two soldiers, Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh. The soldiers were killed during Operation Kulgam amid ongoing anti-terrorist operations in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff expressed condolences on X, stating that General Anil Chauhan and all ranks of the Indian Armed Forces saluted the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Pritpal Singh and Sepoy Harminder Singh. They extended deepest sympathies to the families and pledged unwavering support during their time of grief.