The Indian Army
said on Monday that it is engaged in a major operation in Jammu and Kashmir for
the second day in a row after what is believed to be the biggest infiltration
attempt by terrorists from across the Line of Control (LOC) in recent years,
NDTV reported. The attempt has led to internet and mobile services being
suspended in the Uri sector of northern Kashmir.

The infiltration
attempt was detected on Saturday morning on the fifth anniversary of the Uri
attack, officials said.

Also Read | PM Modi inaugurates Defence Offices Complex, launches Central Vista website

Government sources
in New Delhi told NDTV that around six infiltrators managed to sneak in from
Pakistan and a soldier was injured in firing during the infiltration attempt.
The Indian army said the operation to track down the infiltrators is underway
but the exact situation on the ground remains unclear.

According to the
army, this was the second attempted incursion on the border after a ceasefire
agreement between the Indian and Pakistani armies in February.  

“No ceasefire
violation this year. We are prepared for any ceasefire violation. But frankly,
there has been no instigation from across the border,” NDTV quoted Lt General
DP Panday, General Officer Commanding of 15 Corps. The army official added that
there have been fewer infiltration attempts this year and they are looking for
infiltrators in the Uri sector. 

Also Read | Women can now join NDA, Centre informs Supreme Court

“There is an
operation which is ongoing for the last 24 hours in Uri, in which we felt that
there is an infiltration attempt which has been made. We are looking for them.
Are they on this side or have they gone back after making attempt, that issue
has not been clarified or verified on the ground,” the general said.

On September 18,
2016, two suicide attackers stormed a military installation in the Uri sector
killing 19 soldiers.

Following the
attack, India conducted a surgical strike across the LOC taking down several
terrorist hideouts in the region.