Militant killed as army foils infiltration bid in Baramulla

A militant was today killed as army foiled an infiltration bid near the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district of north Kashmir.

A group of militants tried to infiltrate in Rampur sector in Baramulla, but their attempt was thwarted by the alert troops, an army official said.

During the exchange of fire, one militant was killed, he said.

The operation was in progress, the official said, adding further details were awaited.