Security Forces Foil Infiltration Bid In J&K’s Keran, Brief Gunfight Erupts

Last Updated:October 17, 2026, 10:20 IST

The exchange of fire took place at around 3.30 am in the Jumagund area of the Keran sector in north Kashmir, the sources said.

Security forces foil infiltration bid by armed group in J&K’s Keran | Representative Photo

Security forces foiled an infiltration bid by an armed group in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district early Saturday, triggering a brief exchange of fire in the Keran sector, sources said.

The exchange of fire took place at around 3.30 am in the Jumagund area of the Keran sector in north Kashmir, the sources said.

Further details about the incident are awaited.

The Army’s official statement is also awaited.

This is a developing story.

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Where did security forces foil an infiltration bid and trigger a brief gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir?

Security forces foiled an armed infiltration bid in the Jumagund area of the Keran sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, resulting in a brief exchange of fire.

At what time did the exchange of fire occur during the Keran sector infiltration attempt?

The brief exchange of fire between security forces and the armed group took place at approximately 3.30 am.

What is the current status of the official statements and details regarding the Keran sector incident?

Further details regarding the infiltration attempt are currently awaited, along with an official statement from the Army.

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