Army foils infiltration bid in J&K's Uri, 5 terrorists killed
Authored By Wion Web Desk
Published: Jan 15, 2018, 24:36 IST | Updated: Jan 15, 2018, 24:36 IST
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Security forces launched the cordon and search operation after receiving information of presence of terrorists in the area
Security forces on Monday foiled an infiltration attempt by Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists near the Line of Control (LoC) in Dulanja area of J&K's Uri sector, killing 5 terrorists, an official said.
A defence spokesman said that 5 militants were killed.
A joint team of Jammu and Kashmir police and Army carried out the operation.
After firing exchanges, the 5 intruders were killed by the security forces.
Security forces launched the cordon and search operation after receiving information of presence of terrorists in the area.
The militants were trying to sneak into the Indian side ofLine of Controlin the wee hours on Monday but the alert security forces foiled their infiltration bid.