Security forces foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, killing three militants in Keran sector of Kupwara district, Army officials said on Sunday.
“Suspicious movement was noticed by troops near the fencing along the LoC in Keran sector around midnight. The intruders were challenged leading to a gunfight,” a senior Army official said.
He said the gunbattle lasted couple of hours and three bodies were recovered during the searches in the morning.
“We have also recovered three AK rifles, 12 magazines, 300 rounds, two UBGL grenades and other war-like stores from the spot,” the official said.
He said the militants were cutting the fencing erected along the LoC when the troops detected their activity using night vision devices.
