Army foils terrorist infiltration attempt along LoC in J-K's Poonch

Heavy gunfire was exchanged between the two sides. There was no immediate report of any casualty on either side

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The movement was noticed near Dabbi village of Balakote area in the early hours of the day. (Photo: PTI)
Press Trust of India Mendhar/Jammu
1 min read Last Updated : Sep 01 2025 | 9:27 AM IST

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The Indian Army troops on Monday scuttled an infiltration bid by terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Mendhar Sector of Poonch district, officials said.

Troops guarding the border noticed a group of terrorists trying to sneak into the country from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, they said.

The movement was noticed near Dabbi village of Balakote area in the early hours of the day.

Heavy gunfire was exchanged between the two sides. There was no immediate report of any casualty on either side.

The whole area has been cordoned off, and a massive search operation is underway, officials said.

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Topics :Jammu and KashmirJammuterrorist attacksterroristIndian Army

First Published: Sep 01 2025 | 9:27 AM IST

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