Army foils infiltration bid at LoC

May 30, 2007 12:10 IST

Three terrorists were killed as troops foiled an infiltration bid in the Poonch border district of Jammu region on Wednesday.

Police said a group of heavily-armed terrorists attempted an incursion on the Line of Control near Sadra Gali in Poonch district. The terrorists' movement was detected by the troops, who challenged the group.

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The cornered terrorists opened fire at the troops.

"In the ensuing gun-battle, three infiltrators were killed the spot death," a senior police officer said.

Huge quantity of arms and ammunition, including three AK-47 rifles, 11 hand grenades and a large quantity of ammunition, were recovered from the encounter site.

Mukhtar Ahmad in Srinagar