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BSF thwarts infiltration bid along International Border in Samba

A group of 4-6 terrorists allegedly approached from across the border

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Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Jan 14 2017 | 4:04 AM IST
BSF troops on Friday night foiled an infiltration bid of terrorists along the International Border (IB) in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.

"This evening at about 9 PM, a group of 4-6 terrorists approached from Pakistani side, taking advantage of undulating ground of Tarna Nala along the IB in Samba sector," a senior BSF officer said.

They started firing with automatic weapons on BSF troops deployed at check points, he said, adding that alert troops retaliated effectively and forced them to retreat.

A suspected body is believed to be lying ahead of the fence. A search will be carried out in the morning to verify, he said.

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First Published: Jan 14 2017 | 4:03 AM IST

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