JAMMU(PTI): Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged fire in Poonch sector when a group of militants made an attempt to cross into India from across the LoC, June 10.
Official sources said Indian Jawans spotted movement of some militants and challenged them.
The militants, believed to be over 40 in number opened fire at the Indian troops who retaliated. killing one of militant and wounding two others. They were later captured along with arms and ammunition.
Other militants escaped into Azad Kashmir under the cover of firing provided by Pakistan troops. Indian troops also exchanged fire during the period.
It was the third attempt by Pakistani troops to push Kashmiri militants into India during the last fortnight.
Earlier, Pakistani forces ted to push militants and weapons from different areas of Rajouri, Poonch and Uni sector along the LoC. As many as 25 such attempts were made during last two months.
‘The sources said intermittent firing was also taking place at Balnoi and Laam areas of Poonch and Rajoun districts last week.
The security forces were keeping constant vigil along the border with Pakistan. the sources said.
Article extracted from this publication >> June 18, 1993
