Overview
- Indian Army units detected two infiltrators around 3 p.m. on March 10 in the Jhangar area of Nowshera, Rajouri, and killed one during a calibrated engagement.
- Officials identified the deceased as Hamza Yousaf, described as a Lashkar‑e‑Taiba launchpad operative from Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
- Recovered items from the encounter included an AK‑type rifle, two pistols, multiple magazines, hand grenades, a mobile phone, SIM cards, Pakistani identity cards and Pakistani currency.
- The Army reoriented units to sustain area domination supported by integrated ground sensors and aerial surveillance, and the Northern Army Commander publicly lauded the troops.
- Search operations continue for a second infiltrator, with reports indicating he either retreated toward PoJK under fire or remains at large nearby; this was the second foiled attempt in the sector this month.