Point 5203 regained

The sources said this was the first major gain in this sector ever since the operation started here on May 14 but added that the operation in the Batalik sub-sector was incomplete without the recapture of Jubar Hills.

They said the Pakistan army had heightened artillery and mortar shelling in this area for the past ten days. Indian forces had earlier smashed the entire Pakistani communication network operatingon Point 5203 which was then under the control of intruders.

A fierce battle was on for the capture of Jubar Hills, Kokarthang and Barso, the sources said, adding the artillery continued to shell enemy camps providing logistical support to the intruders.