Jammu: Army on May 15 foiled an infiltration bid along line of control (LoC) and killed four militants in Krishnagati area of Poonch district, official sources said.

On specific information, troops launched ambushes at different points near LoC in Krishnagati forests in Poonch, the sources said.

Security forces observed movement inside LoC on Indian side, the sources said adding and challenged the ultras to surrender, but they retaliated.

In the ensuing encounter, four militants were killed, the sources said.

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Three AK rifles, two pistols, seven magazines, 197 rounds, 13 grenades, one rocket, seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs), two radio sets and some explosive material were recovered from the slain militants, the sources said.

PTI