Infiltration bid foiled, three militants killed along LoC

Srinagar, Jul 12: Security forces foiled a major infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Kashmir, killing three militants in Keran sector of Kupwara district, army officials said here today. "Suspicious movement was noticed by troops near the fencing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector around midnight. The intruders were challenged leading to a gunfight," a senior army official said. He said the gunbattle lasted couple of hours and three bodies were recovered during the searches in the morning. "We have also recovered three AK rifles, 12 magazines, 300 rounds, two UBGL grenades and other war-like stores from the spot," the official said.