Army major, two militants killed in Poonch

Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 11:00 [IST]

Jammu, Sep 9 (ANI): At least two militants and an army major were killed in an encounter on Wednesday when security personnel foiled an infiltration bid in Jammu and Kashmir's in Poonch district.

According to sources, the incident occurred when troops observed movement of a group of armed terrorists along the LoC in Sonagali area of Mendhar sub-sector.

The militants opened fire on the troops and the army personnel retaliated in which the two infiltrators and the army officer were killed. (ANI)

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