Army today foiled three infiltration attempts by militants along the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir killing four militants and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition.
Army noticed the movement of 4 militants near Atma Post One and Two in Nowgam sector during the night. The troops immediately launched an operation in the area and challenged these infiltrators. They fired at the troops leading to a fierce gun battle during which four militants were killed.
Huge quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from the killed militants which include four AK-47 rifles, one UBGL, 3 radio sets I-com, four antennas, 2 GPS devices, 2 Samsung mobiles, 4 wire cutters, two compasses, 21 AK magazines, 8 hand grenades, 7 UBGL grenades, 554 AK ammunition, 4 rucksacks, 4 pouches, Pakistani made medicines and dry fruit.
Army foiled another infiltration attempt in Gurez sector of Bandipora district by a group of 4-5 militants early this morning. The troops along the LoC at Losar Nallah in Bagtoor area of Gurez sector noticed movement of a group of militants trying to infiltrate. The troops fired at them and they fled back to Pakistan.
Another infiltration attempt was foiled by Army in Tanghdar sector of the LoC in Kupwara district today. A group of 4-5 militants under the cover of darkness tried to infiltrate into the area. The troops of 26 Rajput noticed their movement in Suffer Post area and challenged them. However, they fled back to Pakistan.
The massive search operation in Bagtoor and Tanghdar is going on to ensure that no militant has managed to sneak in.
