Infiltration bid foiled, militant killed

SRINAGAR: Army today foiled an infiltration bid in Keran sector along the Line of Control, killing a militant in the operation.

On noticing some suspicious movement in the sector, troops opened fired at the ultras, an Army official said.

The guns fell silent after a brief gunfight. During search operation, police recovered the body of the militant and an AK rifle.

Further details are awaited.