Tuesday, October 11 2005 18:28 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Srinagar: Eight Pakistani militants were killed by the army today (Oct 11, 2005) as it foiled a second infiltration bid from across the border since the killer earthquake struck Jammu and Kashmir on October eight, a defence spokesman said.

The militants, trying to sneak into the valley, were killed in Nowgam sector of Kupwara district in a fierce gunbattle, which erupted last night and was continuing till this morning, the spokesman said.

Five AK assault rifles, two pistols and a large quantity of ammunition and explosives were recovered from the killed ultras, the spokesman said.

He said the operation in the sector was still continuing and further details are awaited.