Infiltrator killed, soldier martyred

Arms and ammunition recovered from killed militants in Tangdhar area of Kupwara.
Arms and ammunition recovered from killed militants in Tangdhar area of Kupwara.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 8: A militant was killed and a soldier martyred as troops foiled an infiltration bid in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district today.

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A militant was killed during an infiltration bid in Tangdhar sector while as search for other militant is on.
A soldier of 6-JAK Rifle identified as Jasvir Singh was injured in the exchange of fire. He was shifted to hospital in critical condition, where he succumbed to his injuries.
One AK-47, 4 pistols, 3 AK-47 magazines, 3 pistol magazines, 5 hand grenades and ammunition were recovered from the spot.
An official said that it was a BAT strike which was foiled by the alert troops on the LoC.