Gunfight Erupts Along LoC in J&K’s Poonch During Infiltration Bid; Two Terrorists Believed Neutralised

A fierce gunbattle broke out between security forces and terrorists near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district late Tuesday night following an infiltration attempt, officials said on Wednesday.

The encounter began in the Kalsian-Gulpur area of the Degwar sector after Indian Army troops detected suspicious movement and intercepted a group of two to three terrorists attempting to cross over from Pakistan-occupied territory.

During the exchange of fire, two terrorists are believed to have been neutralised, though their exact condition — dead or injured — has not been officially confirmed yet. The operation remains ongoing, and a thorough search of the area is underway.

Confirming the engagement, the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps posted an update on social media platform X:

“#WhiteKnightCorps Contact with #Terrorists Suspected movement of two individuals was observed by own troops along the fence in gen area of #Poonch Sector. Gunfire exchanged. Operation under progress.”

Security has been heightened across the region as the army continues its search and containment efforts.