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Five LeT militants killed in infiltration bid in Poonch Sector
Jammu, Dec 26: Army today foiled an infiltration bid by Lashker-e-Toiba terrorists, gunning down five members of the group while one jawan was killed in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu, Dec 26: Army today foiled an infiltration bid
by Lashker-e-Toiba terrorists, gunning down five members of
the group while one jawan was killed in Poonch sector of Jammu
and Kashmir.
The encounter, which began at around 2 AM. at Krishna
Gat along the Line of Control, was still continuing and at
least two or three terrorists were believed to be trapped, an
army spokesman told a news agency here.
At least five AK rifles, a large quantity of ammunition
and some eatables have been recovered from the slain
terrorists, believed to be Pakistanis.
The spokesman said troops noticed some movement at about
2 AM. And challenged the infiltrators to stop. However, they
opened fire at the troops and tried to flee.
The army personnel retaliated and encircled the group.
In the ongoing encounter, five terrorists have so far been killed, he said.
Bureau Report
In the ongoing encounter, five terrorists have so far been killed, he said.
Bureau Report