Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 30: A group of militants reportedly tried to infiltrate into Indian territory between Roshni and Chajja Man area of Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch district last night under the cover of firing by the Pakistani troops.
Official sources said the troops observed movement of a group of militants trying to enter into this side under the cover of firing by Pakistan Army between Roshni and Chajja Man at 12.30 am. The militants also resorted to firing.
The Army soldiers, who have been maintaining high alert along the Line of Control (LoC), retaliated to neutralize the militants. Another spell of firing took place at 5.30 am.
The infiltration attempt was thwarted, sources said.
As reported, Army was already anticipating infiltration attempts by the militants on the LoC, who were trying to enter into this side taking cover of thick fog and firing by the Pakistan Army.
No casualties or damage was reported on Indian side in the firing, sources said.
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