Grenade

Grenade event in Jammu and Kashmir, Machhal area of Kupwara District area, India on Tue 13th June 2023

13th June 2023

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On June 13, Security Forces (SFs) killed two infiltrating militants (identity not ascertained yet) near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Machhal area of Kupwara District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), reports Daily Excelsior.According to officials, infiltrators were encountered by ambush teams, leading to a firefight that resulted in the elimination of both militants attempting to enter the area. Two AK series rifles, four hand grenades and other war like stores were recovered from the site.

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