Yesterday morning near Uri, in the Kamalkote area of Baramulla, army troops spotted three men trying to sneak across the Line of Control. They challenged them, firing started, and within about fifteen minutes all three were dead.
The officers who spoke later said these guys looked trained. Their bodies, the way they moved, the weapons they carried — two AK rifles and one Chinese-made gun — everything pointed to proper military-style preparation. No identity papers were found on them, which is usual in these cases. A search of the area is still going on.
This comes right after a few other incidents. In Kulgam, three CRPF men were shot at a checkpost. One is still in bad shape. In Kishtwar, two Special Police Officers were found dead in the forest after going missing. And near Samba, the BSF recovered a suspected Pakistani drone close to the border fence.
Security has been tightened all around. Extra checkpoints, more night patrols, cordon-and-search operations in several places. People living near the border say the usual winter alert has kicked in early this year. Fog is starting to come in, visibility drops, and that is when attempts usually increase.
Army sources keep saying no one has managed a successful crossing so far this year, which is better than previous years. But the attempts haven’t stopped. Small groups keep testing the fence. Forces are using drones, sensors and more foot patrols to keep the gaps closed.
For people living in the border villages, life is the same mix of caution and routine. Stay indoors after dark if you can, report anything strange, and wait for the snow to close the higher passes. That’s the quiet hope right now.
Sources: Army briefings from Uri, CRPF and police updates from Kulgam and Kishtwar, BSF report from Samba, local defence statements on 12-13 November 2026.
@Rohit Manral
