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Army foils Kupwara infiltration after 3 AM firefight
The Indian Express··7h ago
The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt by militants in the Keran sector of Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. Two militants were killed, according to the report. An exchange of fire began around 3 AM near Jumgund village. Soldiers were searching the area for any further militant bodies. An operation remained underway.
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What It Means For You
- Keran sector residents near Jumgund saw an early-morning firefight as troops responded to the infiltration bid.
- Officials had not closed the search for additional casualties when the report was filed.
- The Army described the exchange as brief while the cordon continued.
What's Happening
- A group of militants tried to enter the Valley near Jumgund village before troops opened fire.
- Indian Express updated the account at 11:48 AM IST on October 17.
- Search parties were looking for possible militant bodies after the clash.
Where Keran Sits
- Keran is a border sector in Kupwara district along infiltration routes into Kashmir.
- Officials framed Saturday's action as a foiled infiltration rather than an inland encounter.
- Further identification of the militants had not been published in the initial report.
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