6000 sniper rifles to be inducted along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar: Army has started induction of sniper rifles and other modernized equipments along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir while the entire process of induction will be completed shortly, a media report said on Saturday.
Daily Excelsior quoting sources said that Army would be inducting about 6000 sniper rifles along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir including twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region and Baramulla and Kupwara in Kashmir during next few months, which would be of great help to the troops in anti-militancy operations especially in “thwarting intrusion bids from Pakistan” as sniper rifles can strike the target from quite a distance.
“Army has a target of purchasing around 6000 sniper rifles for the soldiers deployed all along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. The induction process has begun with arrival of some of the weapons from global suppliers. As soon as all weapons are received, they will be inducted on the LoC to strengthen capability of the troops during anti-infiltration operations,” the report quoting sources said.
Sources, however, added that upgradation of weaponry is an ongoing exercise.
KV Online
