Infiltration Bid Foiled In J&K’s Uri; AK-56, Grenades, Pistol Recovered By Security Forces; Massive Search Underway

By Samira Vishwas On Jul 8, 2026

The Indian Army on Tuesday foiled a major infiltration bid from across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri sector. According to reports, a massive cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during the operation. Reports claim that an army unit deployed at a forward position spotted a suspicious individual carrying a backpack, moving towards the LoC. The security forces quickly challenged the person and opened fire, foiling the infiltration bid.

Arms and Ammunition Recovered by Army in Uri

According to reports, on Tuesday, the Indian Army foiled the infiltration bid after opening fire on a person moving towards the LoC with a backpack. Subsequently, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. During the search, troops recovered two AK-56 rifles, two AK magazines, around 200 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition, one pistol, two pistol magazines, five hand grenades, five packets of cigarettes, and a backpack.

#BREAKING: Infiltration bid has been foiled by the Indian Army in Hathlanga area of Uri in North Kashmir. Suspicious movement of bagpacked person was observed moving towards LoC from PoJK side. Indian Army fired at upon observing suspicious movement. There was no counter firing.…
— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) July 7, 2026

Massive Search Underway

A massive search operation remains underway in the area following an early morning exchange of fire at the Double OP Post. Senior Army and police officers have visited the site, and the area continues to remain under strict surveillance.

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