One militant killed as infiltration bid foiled in Gurez, says Army

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Srinagar: Army on Saturday claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid in Gurez area of Bandipora in north Kashmir.

Officials said that a group of militants was intercepted close to the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday by the soldiers.

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They said that the militants opened fire, triggering a gunfight.

Defense spokesman, Colonial N N Joshi said that a militant was killed in the operation.

“One weapon was recovered from his possession while the operation is in progress,” he said.

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