Jammu : Jammu and Kashmir, security forces killed two terrorists on Saturday while attempting to infiltrate the Line of Control in Kupwara, the Army said. 

The operation, dubbed ‘Operation Gugaldhar’, was confirmed by the army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps.

In a post on X, the Corps said that a gun battle erupted after troops detected suspicious activity in Kupwara’s Gugaldhar. 

“Two terrorists have been eliminated by the security forces in the ongoing Operation GUGALDHAR. War-like stores have been recovered. A search of the area is underway and an operation is in progress,” the army said in a statement. 

The army further said that on October 4, 2024, acting on intelligence regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation by the Indian Army and J&K Police was initiated at Gugaldhar, Kupwara. 

“Alert troops identified suspicious movements and challenged the terrorists, which led to an exchange of fire. The vigilant troops responded with effective fire, and the operation is ongoing,” the statement added.