LoC: Three militants killed as Army foils infiltration bid in Bandipora

Troops noticed suspicious movement along LoC and challenged intruders, which led to firefight

general image of Army jawan patrolling at the Line of Control. Photo: PTI
An Indian Army jawan patrolling at the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, days after ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army in Krishna Ghati sector. Photo: PTI
Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Jul 27 2017 | 1:55 PM IST
The Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of north Kashmir's Bandipora district, killing three militants.

According to a defence spokesperson, the troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC and challenged the intruders, which led to a firefight.

"An infiltration bid has been foiled in Gurez sector. Three terrorists have been killed," he said, adding the operation was in progress.

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