13 militants killed in 96 hours in Kashmir: Army

JAMMU: Army tonight said 13 armed intruders have been killed in relentless 96-hour operation along the Line of Control (LoC) to thwart Pakistan’s attempt to upsurge terror activities in Ramazan in the Kashmir valley.

“The sinister designs of Pakistan Army to push-in multiple groups of armed intruders across the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir continues to be defeated by proactive operations being carried out on the border,” Defence spokesman of Northern Command said.

He said the continuous operations mounted by the troops have successfully intercepted groups of armed intruders all along the LoC in Gurez, Machhil, Naugam and Uri sectors, leading to the elimination of 13 armed intruders in the past 96 hours. (AGENCIES)