Two terrorists killed in encounter in Baramulla’s Uri day after Pahalgam attack

Indian Army said the encounter broke out on Wednesday with approximately two-three terrorists attempting to infiltrate at Uri Nala of Baramulla.

Two terrorists were killed in heavy exchange of fire with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla, the Indian Army said on Monday, an operation that comes a day after the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack. Indian Army said the encounter broke out on Wednesday with approximately two-three terrorists attempting to infiltrate through general area of Sarjeevan at Baramulla’s Uri Nala.

Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said in a post on X, “Heavy exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists, two terrorists have been eliminated, infiltration bid foiled by the security forces in the ongoing Operation in Baramulla.”

Large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores have been recovered from the terrorists. Operation is in progress, the X post read.

The encounter comes a day after the deadly attack at a tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that left 26 people dead and several others injured.

The attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam took place at the Baisaran meadow, which is also popularly called ‘mini Switzerland’.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Delhi on Wednesday morning, cutting short his state visit to Saudi Arabia, following the terrorist attack. PM Modi was on a two-day State visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

PM Modi held a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval as soon as he landed in Delhi on Wednesday. PM Modi skipped the official dinner hosted by Saudi Arabia and decided to cut short his visit. He was originally scheduled to return on Wednesday night.

PM Modi condemned the attack and vowed that those behind this attack would be brought to justice.

“I strongly condemn the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover at the earliest. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected. Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice…they will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable, and it will get even stronger,” PM Modi said in a post on X on Tuesday

Two Terrorists Killed in Uri Infiltration Bid, Day After Pahalgam Attack​

In a swift response to the tragic Pahalgam attack that claimed at least 26 lives, Indian security forces thwarted a major infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, conducted on April 23, 2025, resulted in the elimination of two terrorists and the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition.

Uri Encounter Details

Acting on intelligence inputs, the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police launched a joint operation in the Hathlanga area of Uri. During the operation, two terrorists attempting to infiltrate from the Pakistan side were neutralized. The security forces recovered two AK rifles, two pistols, four hand grenades, and other war-like stores from the site.