LoC: Three militants killed as Army foils infiltration bid in Bandipora

Troops noticed suspicious movement along LoC and challenged intruders, which led to firefight

The Army on Thursday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Gurez sector of north Kashmir's Bandipora district, killing three militants.

According to a defence spokesperson, the troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC and challenged the intruders, which led to a firefight.

"An infiltration bid has been foiled in Gurez sector. Three terrorists have been killed," he said, adding the operation was in progress.