Three Pakistani terrorists arrested from LoC Poonch; IED-AK47, drugs seized

Jammu and Kashmir: In a joint operation by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, three terrorists have been apprehended from across the Line of Control in the Poonch sector. All three were trying to infiltrate on Wednesday night by taking advantage of bad weather and heavy rains. An Indian Army soldier got injured and was admitted to the hospital.

#WATCH | J&K: Three terrorists were apprehended by Indian Army and J&K Police on the Line of Control in the Poonch Sector. One Indian Army soldier was injured in the ensuing firing and has been evacuated. IED was later diffused by Army Bomb Disposal Squad. pic.twitter.com/onuCzUQcVC

— ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2023

The Defence PRO said that the jawans stopped 3–4 terrorists from crossing the fencing on the LoC and have been arrested. The area has been cordoned off, and the search operation is on. A large quantity of arms and drugs, including a 10-kg IED and an AK-47, have been recovered from the possession of the terrorists.

#UPDATE | The recoveries from the terrorists include one AK-56 Rifle with 10 rounds in the magazine(the rest ammunition has been fired by the terrorist who is subsequently injured). Two pistols with two magazines and 70 rounds. One IED of approx 10-12 kg. 6 Chinese Grenades and…

— ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2023

J&K | Three-four terrorists were intercepted by Indian Army and J&K Police on the Line of Control in the Poonch Sector while attempting to cross the fence. Three terrorists were apprehended and some weapons, war-like stores including one IED and Narco were recovered. One Indian… pic.twitter.com/28IpTRcskz

— ANI (@ANI) May 31, 2023

According to the army, the intruders have been identified as Mohd Farooq, Mohd Riaz, and Mohd Zubair. All are residents of Karmara. Farooq was also shot in the leg during the infiltration. All three had received a consignment of arms and drugs from Pakistan. They were about to smuggle it but were caught. An AK-47, two pistols, six grenades, a pressure cooker, an IED, and 20 packets of heroin have been found in all three.

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