One terrorist killed, infiltration bid foiled by security forces in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir): One terrorist was killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid in the Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

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"Alert Army troops detected the infiltration bid by effective use of the integrated surveillance grid. On being challenged by Army troops, there ensued a fierce firefight with the terrorist in which one terrorist was neutralised and his body along with an AK-47 rifle has been recovered," said Lieutenant colonel (Lt Col) Devender Anand.

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"This action by alert Army troops displays resolve of Indian Army to thwart any misadventure along the Line of Control," a statement added. An operation is still underway in the area. (ANI)

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