Army foils infiltration bid along LoC in Rajouri

February 17, 2013 14:31

An infiltration bid by a group of five militants was today foiled by the Army which launched a massive search operation along the Line of Control in Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

"A suspected move of a group of four-five persons was detected by alert army troops along the LoC at Hamirpur area, Balakote sector of Bhimber Gali Brigade, Rajouri at early hours today," PRO defence S N Acharya said.

"Immediately, the surrounding area was cordoned off. The infiltrating group was challenged by our troops," he said, adding that the men thereafter took cover in the bushes and opened fire on the troops.

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