Security forces today foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
They said the bid was foiled in the Torna area of Uri sector when troops deployed along the LoC detected suspicious movement.
“The infiltrators were challenged, leading to a brief exchange of fire. A massive search operation has been launched in the area,” officials said.
So far, there have been no reports of casualties on either side, while the Army and police are yet to issue an official statement.
Earlier, on August 13, a soldier was killed in the Uri sector during a gunfight near the LoC.
