Srinagar: Army on Saturday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Naugam sector of Kashmir’s Kupwara district, killing two militants in the operation that also left two soldiers dead.
Troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC in Naugam sector during the intervening night and challenged the intruders, who opened fire, an army official said.
The soldier returned fire leading to the gun-battle in which two militants were killed, the official said.
He said two soldiers were also killed while another was injured in the operation which was going on till last reports came in.
“Two AK rifles, one UBGL and other war-like stores were recovered from the scene of the gun-battle,” the official said.
This is second major infiltration bid foiled by the army in Naugam sector this week.
Four militants were killed and one was apprehended alive in a failed infiltration bid on July 26.
Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh has expressed grief and sorrow over the killing of two soldiers in an encounter at Nowgam in Kupwara District.
Condemning the incident, Dr Singh said that such incidents are the manifestation of frustration on the part of enemy who is hell bent on disturbing the peaceful environs of the State.
Expressing sympathy and solidarity with the bereaved families of the soldiers, the Deputy Chief Minister prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls.
Dr Singh also wished early recovery of soldier, who got injured in the same encounter.