Two terrorists were shot dead by the army in the Balakote sector. Army said they were killed on Jan 7 but their bodies were recovered on Jan 8. Army recovered one AK 47 Rifle with two magazines and 21 rounds, one modified AK 56 Rifle, One Chinese Pistol with one magazine and five rounds, two Chinese hand grenades and two high explosive IEDs, and a mobile phone Earlier on 29 Dec 2022 a search operation was launched during which two Pistols, three magazines, 24 rounds of pistol, 30 rounds of AK-47, night vision goggles, dagger, winter clothing, rubber gloves and eatables sufficient for sustenance for a prolonged period.
