The militants were trying to cross over from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to Machhil sector in Jammu and Kashmir, an Army spokesperson said.
Srinagar: The Army on Monday killed five terrorists and foiled a major infiltration bid by the militants to cross over from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) to Machhil sector.
"A major infiltration bid was foiled today in the Machhil sector by alert troops," a defence spokesman said.
#indianarmy Infiltration bid foiled in Machhil Sector (Kupwara) . Five armed intruders killed. Ops in progress @adgpi— NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) August 7, 2017
He said five militants were killed in the operation which was going on when reports last came in.
During the search, five weapons have been recovered by the Army, the spokesman said.
(With PTI inputs)
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