Infiltration foiled along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri, says Army

Why in news

The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Sunderbani, Jammu and Kashmir, and arrested a suspect with weapons in Poonch.

Background

The White Knight Corps responded with fire to thwart the infiltration attempt on February 19, 2026. In Poonch district, J&K Police and CIF Romeo arrested a local resident named Sachin alias Pamma with two pistols and magazines.

Facts for Prelims

• FactThe infiltration attempt occurred in Sunderbani, Jammu and Kashmir.
• PostThe White Knight Corps is the Indian Army unit that responded to the infiltration.
• FactCIF Romeo and J&K Police arrested a suspect in Poonch district with two pistols and magazines.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in managing border security and curbing trans-border weapons rackets along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Intelligence gap: Difficulty in identifying and dismantling clandestine trans-border weapons rackets
• Operational friction: Balancing high-intensity border surveillance with local civilian security
• Technological deficit: Need for advanced surveillance to detect small-scale infiltration attempts

Keywords: Line of Control · trans-border racket · asymmetric warfare · border management · internal security

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