Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth visited forward areas along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri-Poonch belt to review security, counter-infiltration, and troop readiness amid heightened security for the Amarnath Yatra.
The Indian Army repatriated Asad Khan, a Pakistani national from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, who was detained on June 12, 2026, after crossing the Line of Control into Kupwara district. The handover occurred on June 18, 2026, at the Aman Setu peace bridge, symbolizing eased tensions.
Security forces launched a multi-area search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Saturday to trace suspected terrorists. This follows a foiled infiltration bid on May 12 where one intruder was killed. Unconfirmed reports suggest a high-profile foreign terrorist may be in the Valley.
Indian Army foils infiltration attempt in Krishna Ghati sector, Poonch, J&K, killing 1 terrorist near LoC on April 18, 2026, amidst recent similar attempts in the region.
