Major infiltration bid foiled in J&K`s Uri, two terrorists killed; search operation underway

Two terrorists were gunned down by the security personnel during an infiltration bid in the north Kashmir today.

JAMMU: The Indian Army on Sunday foiled a major infiltration bid and killed two terrorists in an encounter Uri sector of north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

Defence Ministry spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia confirmed the report and said, "The terrorists were killed in Uri sector after alert troops foiled the infiltration bid."

A weapon was recovered from the deceased militant, the official told the reporters.

The security personnel have cordoned off the area completely and have launched a search operation. 

More details awaited.