Indian Army Foils Major Infiltration Bid By JeM Terrorists in J&K's Rajouri, Guide Arrested

Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 10:50 IST

Acting on intelligence inputs regarding a fresh infiltration attempt by JeM terrorists across the LoC, the Indian Army and BSF initiated counter-infiltration operation on June 29

Indian security agencies foiled an infiltration bid and captured a guide.

The Indian Army foiled a major infiltration bid by heavily armed terrorists belonging to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gambhir area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri on Sunday.

Acting on specific intelligence inputs regarding a fresh infiltration attempt by JeM terrorists across the LoC, the Indian Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) initiated a well-coordinated counter-infiltration operation on June 29, according to an official statement.

Vigilant troops in the rugged terrain of the Gambhir area detected suspicious movement of a group of 4-5 heavily armed individuals who were attempting to infiltrate the border by using the dense coverage and terrain. The Indian Army took decisive action and caused injuries to the infiltrating terrorists.

Four terrorists, believed to be members of the JeM, sustained injuries while attempting to escape and were forced to retreat back across the LoC under the cover of thick foliage and adverse weather conditions, while one individual, later identified as a guide facilitating the infiltration, was apprehended by the security forces.

A thorough search operation was launched in the area after the infiltration attempt was foiled, leading to the recovery of sensitive artifacts, including a mobile phone and Pakistani currency, as per the statement.

After interrogation, the arrested individual confessed that he was a resident of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir close to the LoC and worked on the directions of Pakistan Army officers. He also confirmed that the JeM terrorists had significant quantities of warlike stores, including arms, ammunition, and other incriminating materials, confirming the nefarious agenda of the group.

The guide is currently undergoing detailed interrogation by the joint interrogation team, and crucial intelligence is being extracted, which will aid in further strengthening the counter-infiltration grid.

“This successful operation once again underscores the unwavering resolve and professional prowess of the Indian Army in safeguarding our national borders. The swift detection, effective response, and successful apprehension of a guide speak volumes about the high state of operational readiness and coordinated efforts of our troops deployed along the LoC," said the Indian Army.

Earlier, the Indian Army had accelerated plans to implement key infrastructure projects along the border between the two nations to boost national security and discourage infiltration, as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

Aveek Banerjee

Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master's in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international...Read More

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