8 terrorists gunned down in J&K

The infiltrators, who are expected to be part of a large group, were spotted by troops near Kupwara district.

The Army on Friday foiled an infiltration bid by killing eight terrorists in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesman said.

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"The infiltrators, who were a part of a large group, were spotted by troops guarding the border. They were challenged by the jawans and in the ensuing gun-battle, eight of them were killed," the spokesman said, adding that further details were awaited.