Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 26 (ANI): Three lashkar-e- Taiba terrorists were killed taking the count to five in an encounter between terrorists and security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district in the Machhal sector on Thursday, police said.

"Three more terrorists of LeT killed (Total 5). Identification being ascertained. Search operation in progress," ADGP Kashmir said.

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The operation is still underway, the police added.

Further details are awaited.

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Earlier in the day, in a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, personnel of the Indian Army foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in the Kupwara sector.

Taking to the social media platform, X, Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said, "In a Joint Operation launched by #IndianArmy, @JmuKmrPolice & Intelligence agencies on 26 Oct 23, an infiltration bid has been foiled by alert troops along the #LoC in #Kupwara sector. Operations are in progress." (ANI)

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