Two Infiltration Bids From PoK Foiled Along LoC; 1 Soldier Killed

Despite reports of at least eight militants getting killed in the Uri operation, no bodies have yet been recovered.

File photo Indian security along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: Reuters)

The Army foiled two infiltration bids along the Line of Control (LoC) by militants trying to sneak into Kashmir Valley from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Thursday.

Even as counter-infiltration operations continue in Uri and Naugam sectors, two more infiltration bids have been successfully foiled by the army at two different places in Naugam sector.

Army Spokesperson

The Army has been engaged in counter-infiltration operations in Uri and Naugam sectors for the past two days, in which one soldier has been killed.

There were reports of at least eight militants being killed in the Uri operation but no bodies have been recovered so far.

The spokesperson said the Army has enhanced its vigil in view of increased infiltration attempts along the LoC . “In the wee hours of today (22 September), two separate groups, trying to sneak in, were intercepted and forced to flee back,” he added.

(With inputs from PTI)