Source: CBN
Context: The Indian Army eliminated two terrorists attempting infiltration across the Line of Control in Poonch district under Operation ShivShakti, just days after neutralising three Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives in Operation Mahadev.
About Operation ShivShakti:
- What is Operation ShivShakti?
- It is a counter-infiltration mission launched by the Indian Army to foil attempts by terrorists to cross the LoC into Jammu & Kashmir territory.
- Launched by: Conducted by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps in synergy with Jammu & Kashmir Police (JKP), based on precise multi-agency intelligence inputs.
- Area of Operation: Executed in the Degwar sector of Poonch, particularly near Maldivalan, a sensitive zone along the LoC known for infiltration attempts.
- Objective: To prevent cross-border terrorism by intercepting and neutralising infiltrators before they could reach civilian areas or cause harm to infrastructure.
- Operational Features:
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- Swift and accurate firepower ensured minimal response time.
- Recovery of three weapons, indicating preparation for high-intensity engagement.
- Based on synchronised intelligence inputs from Army intel and JKP, demonstrating multi-agency coordination.
- Continuous search and cordon operations underway to identify any remaining threats in the region.
