Current Matters
Srinagar, Sep 06 :Two militants were killed as an inflitration bid was foiled along LoC in Poonch on Wednesday.
Defence spokesperson Jammu Lt col Suneel Bartwal told that two militants were observed crossing Line of Control coming towards own side on night 5/6 Sep in Mandi sub sect of Poonch Dist following which Joint operation was launched by Indian Army and JKP immediately to intercept the terrorists.
He said that hostile terrain , dense jungle and steep gradient was utilized by terrorists to bring down heavy volume of fire on own troops and in the ensuing firefight which continued till next day both terrorists Eliminated.
“Body of one terrorist alongwith War like stores recovered.
Search operation for recovering body of second militant in progress,” he said.
Further details awaited
