Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- Security forces on Thursday foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gurez sector of Bandipora district, killing two unidentified terrorists, the Army said.

Acting on specific intelligence inputs from Jammu and Kashmir Police, a joint team of the Indian Army and J&K Police launched an operation in the Naushera Nar area. Alert troops spotted suspicious movement near the LoC and challenged the infiltrators, who opened indiscriminate fire. Security forces retaliated, killing both militants on the spot. Their identity and group affiliation are yet to be confirmed.

The Army's Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, in a statement, confirmed the operation and said it was still underway.

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