Just hours after Jammu and Kashmir witnessed one of the deadliest terror attacks in recent memory at Pahalgam, the Indian Army successfully foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district on Wednesday, April 23. At least two terrorists were neutralized during the encounter that ensued after they were intercepted by alert security forces.
According to an official statement by the Indian Army, a group of approximately two to three unidentified terrorists attempted to infiltrate Indian territory through the Uri Nala area in the Sarjeevan sector of Baramulla. The troops deployed along the LoC immediately challenged them, leading to a firefight. The ongoing operation, named Operation Tikka, is still in progress.
The army confirmed the developments via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, stating:
“On 23 Apr 2025, approximately 2-3 UI terrorists tried to infiltrate through general area Sarjeevan at Uri Nala, Baramulla. The alert troops on LC challenged and intercepted them, resulting in a firefight. Operation is in progress.”
This military action followed closely on the heels of a horrific terror attack that shook southern Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday. In that incident, at least 26 tourists, including two foreign nationals, were killed when terrorists linked to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) opened fire at the popular tourist destination of Baisaran valley. Several others were injured in the gruesome assault.
Government sources have revealed that an estimated four to six terrorists are still believed to be hiding in the forested hills surrounding Pahalgam. A large-scale search operation is currently underway to track them down.
In response to the escalating security situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his official visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to New Delhi early Wednesday. Upon arrival, he held a high-level briefing at the airport with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to assess the evolving situation.
Expressing grief and condemnation, the Prime Minister wrote on X:
“I strongly condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected.”
Security across the Union Territory has been tightened, and vigil has been stepped up at sensitive points and tourist locations to prevent any further incidents.
