SRINAGAR: A soldier was martyred in Jammu and Kashmir in an encounter with Pakistan Army, which has links with terrorists. The incident took place at 2.30 am today in Kupwara district. Five soldiers, including a major, were injured in the encounter. Army sources said the encounter took place near Kumkadi post in Trehgam sector along the Line of Control in north Kashmir. A Pakistani soldier was killed by the army in the encounter. The injured are undergoing treatment at the military hospital in Srinagar. An encounter is going on at the scene.

It is reported that around 40 terrorists are present in the region. This is the second encounter in Kupwara this week alone. Last Thursday too, two terrorists who tried to infiltrate Kupwara were killed by the army. The incident took place near the Line of Control in the Keran sector. Two soldiers were injured in an attack by terrorists on a temporary camp set up by soldiers at a government school in Jaddan Batta village. The Jammu region has been on high alert following an increase in terrorist attacks in recent weeks.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that India’s victory in the Kargil war was a victory of truth and strength against the terrorism of Pakistan which infiltrated the border through deceit. “Pakistan has not learned its lesson despite the failure of terrorism including in Kargil,” he added. PM was paying tribute to brave soldiers in Dras on the 25th anniversary of the Kargil victory

“Pakistan betrayed Kargil during India’s peace efforts. Falsehood and terror bowed before the truth. Pakistan, which embraced terrorism, failed. Yet without learning the lesson, Pakistan continues its terrorism and shadow wars. Terrorists’ goals will not be achieved. Our brave soldiers will trample it. Kargil Victory Day reminds us that sacrifices for the nation are immortal. Time cannot erase those who laid down their lives to save the motherland. Salute to the brave sons. I was with the soldiers during the Kargil war. The operation they performed at such a height is a miracle,” said the Prime Minister.