Varmul, Aug 30: Army on Monday claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid by killing nine militants in Uri sector of north Kashmir’s Varmul district.
Defence spokesman Lt. Col J.S. Brar told Greater Kashmir that last evening troopers noticed movement of militants who were trying to sneak into this side of Line of Control.
“On being challenged the militants opened fire which was retailed, triggering a gunfight and so far nine militants have been killed,” he said, adding that operation was continuing.
Police sources said that troopers of 2nd Raj Rifles noticed movement of militants in Baba Gali, Behak Litter, area of Boniyar last evening. Searches have been spread to vast area to look for more militants who are said to be part of the group.
“The operation has been called off to retrieve bodies of the militants. It may take some time as live ammunition is tied to the bodies of the slain militants,” Senior Superintendent of Police, Varmul, Mansoor Ahmad Untoo told Greater Kashmir.
Another gunfight broke out in Vijay Nallah area of Athwato Bandipora this evening.
Police sources said that the encounter started after troops of 9-Para intercepted a group of three to four militants. “So far there is no causality on any side,” sources said.

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