Two Pakistani intruders, three soldiers killed in gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid and killed two Pakistan intruders along the Line of Control in Sunderbani sector.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid and killed two Pakistan intruders along the Line of Control in Sunderbani sector. Image: Representational

SRINAGAR: Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday foiled an infiltration bid and killed two Pakistan intruders along the Line of Control in Sunderbani sector. Three jawans also lost their lives in the gunfight while one sustained injuries. Two AK-47 rifles were recovered from the militants, who tried to cross the border and sneak into the Indian side. "Two Pakistani intruders neutralised, three security forces lost their lives in action in Sunderbani sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K. One security personnel injured. Two AK-47 rifles have been recovered. Operation underway," news agency reported. The slain intruders are believed to be members of a Border Action Team (BAT) comprising Pakistan Army jawans and trained militants, an army officer told PTI on condition of anonymity. "At about 1.45 pm, Indian Army in Sunderbani sector had a fierce encounter with heavily armed Pakistani intruders very close to the LoC. The patrol (team) killed two intruders and recovered war-like stores including two AK-47 rifles," the spokesman said. He said three soldiers were killed while fighting the intruders and another soldier suffered grievous injuries and has been airlifted to the Army Command hospital in Udhampur. The injured soldier's condition is reported to be stable, the spokesman said. He said the area near the encounter site was cordoned off and a "search-and-destroy" operation is in progress Another suspected Pakistani intruder was gunned down Sunday while he was trying to cross the International Border into India in Rajasthan's Sriganganagar district. The man in his 30's was trying to sneak into the Indian territory near the Kailash Post when BSF jawans shot him dead.