Security forces thwart infiltration bid in J&K`s Uri, kill six terrorists

Two terrorists were killed by security forces during an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir`s Uri sector on Friday.

Srinagar: Five terrorists were gunned down by security forces during an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector on Friday.  

Security agencies are on high alert, particularly along the Line of Control (LoC), following the incident.

The development comes a day after the Army killed at least seven "heavily armed" infiltrators in Kashmir. 

The security forces had also thwarted at least four attempts by the Pakistan Army to infiltrate armed groups into Kashmir. 

According to the Army, three terrorists were killed in Nowgam sector while four others were eliminated in Machhil sector. 

A jawan was also killed during the encounter in Nowgam sector. 

Infiltration bids were also foiled in Uri and Gurez sectors, the Army said in a statement.