Srinagar: The Indian Army said on Wednesday that it foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Bhimber Gali sector earlier in the day. In a statement posted on X, the Nagrota-based 16 Corps, also known as the White Knight Corps, said the operation was launched following credible intelligence inputs and continuous surveillance indicating suspicious movement in the area. Army officials said alert troops detected the presence of the infiltrators and engaged them, preventing any further violation of the LoC. The attempt was neutralized through coordinated ground action, which the Army described as “superior tactical execution” by the deployed forces.
Following the incident, troops were redeployed to retain control of the area. The Army said integrated ground and aerial surveillance was intensified and the alert status was raised across the sector to prevent further attempts. In its post, the White Knight Corps said that continuous surveillance detected the movement of terrorists, after which the troops responded immediately. It said the army is committed to maintaining a strong operational posture and added: “The wall is vigilant – every attempt at infiltration will fail… We serve, we protect!”
Indian Army foils infiltration along LoC
