12 September 2016

News Story: Indian Army kills 4 militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir

NEW DELHI, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- The Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Sunday by gunning down four militants after a fierce encounter, a defense official said.

"Soldiers posted along the Line of Control, the military control line between India and Pakistan, spotted intruders in Nowgam sector of Kashmir's Kupwara district in the wee hours. When challenged, the four militants opened fire, forcing the security forces to retaliate," he said.

The four militants were killed in the ensuing encounter and four assault rifles recovered from their possession, the official said.

Read the full story at Xinhua