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Two militants killed as Army foils infiltration bid in Poonch

Jammu: Two militants were killed when Army foiled an infiltration bid along Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, the second this month.    A jawan was also injured in the exchange

PTI Published : May 10, 2014 12:12 IST, Updated : May 10, 2014 12:16 IST
"They resort to ceasefire violation by resorting to firing on Indian posts to give cover to infiltrating militants and divert attention of the troops," the officer said.     

There has been four ceasefire violations in past fortnight along LoC. On May 5, Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by resorting to firing from automatic weapons on Indian posts along the LoC in Bhimber Gali area of Rajouri district.    

On May 3, Pakistani troops indulged in firing from small arms and automatic weapons on Indian posts along the LoC in Mendhar in Poonch district from 2330 hours but there was no loss of life or injury.    

On April 28, Pakistani troops resorted to firing from small arms and automatic weapons on Indian posts along the LoC in Bhimber Gali in Rajouri district.     

On April 25, Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire by firing with small arms and mortars on Indian posts in Doda battalion areas along the LoC in Poonch district.

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