Another infiltration bid by Pakistani militants foiled in J&K: BSF

The Border Security Force (BSF) on Sunday claimed to have foiled a major infiltration attempt by militants from across the border into Samba sector of Jammu and Kashmir.

Calling it a second infiltration attempt that was foiled in less than a fortnight, a BSF spokesperson here said that alert troops along the International Border noticed movement by a group of five heavily armed militants.

The militants took advantage of darkness and high sarkanda growth and tried to enter J&K from Pakistan side, the spokesperson added.

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The militants also fired at the BSF troops and were provided cover fire by Pakistani Rangers.

The BSF retaliated, compelling the militants to flee back to Pakistan side.