Pir Panchal: The Indian Army on Tuesday claimed to have foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Naushera sector by killing an unidentified militant and recovering "huge cache" of arms and ammunition.
In a statement, it said that the Indian Army on the night of 10 July, foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control in the Naushera Sector after spending two nights in a deliberate and massive operation.
"On a suspicious movement, army kept a keen vigil as they entered nearly 300 meters inside own side of Line of Control they were challenged and a firefight ensued. Heavy and accurate fire was brought down and one terrorist was seen falling to the side, while two others who were injured, were seen taking cover into the jungle," it reads.
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“Possibly, other injured, terrorists taking advantage of the forest foliage managed to move back across the Line of Control."
The statement reads that major war like stores recovered, include one AK 47 Rifle, three AK Magazines with 175 Rounds, one 9 mm Pistol, two Magazines with 15 Rounds, Four Hand Grenades, communication equipment, large quantity of eatables and clothing for sustenance.
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