Two Terrorists Neutralised in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army

Two terrorists were killed on Monday evening in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army confirmed. According to the official statement, troops opened fire after observing suspicious activity in the region.

“Based on specific intelligence input by JKP & corroborated by sources and agencies regarding a likely infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched by Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police in Machhal Sector, Kupwara on 13 Oct 2025,” the Army said.

Alert troops challenged the suspicious movement, prompting the terrorists to open fire. In response, the soldiers neutralised two terrorists and recovered a large cache of weapons and equipment. Search operations are ongoing across the union territory.

Amit Shah Calls for Heightened Border Vigilance

With winter approaching, Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged security forces to remain on high alert to prevent terrorists from exploiting snowfall and adverse weather for infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border.

The directive came during a high-level security review meeting in Delhi, chaired by Shah to assess the ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Officials present included:

• Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha

• Union Home Secretary

• Director of Intelligence Bureau

• Chief of Army Staff

• Chief Secretary and DGP of J&K

• Directors General of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)

• Other senior officials from the Government of India, Army, and Jammu and Kashmir administration.