Infiltration bid along LoC in J-K’s Baramulla foiled by army

Army troops opened fire on a group of terrorists and they were forced to retreat to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The Indian Army has foiled an infiltration bid by militants along the Line of Control in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said on Wednesday.

An infiltration bid was foiled by Indian security personnel in Baramulla. (AFP File/ Representational Photo)

The incident took place in Rampur sector, an army spokesperson said.

“Alert troops opened fire on a group of terrorists attempting to sneak into our territory yesterday (Tuesday) night and forced them back. Search of the area continues,” the spokesperson said.

There were no casualties in the incident and the militants were forced to retreat to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The army launched a combing operation in the area to ensure that none of the militants managed to get in.

(With agency inputs)