Jammu, December 23: One terrorist was killed as security forces guarding the International Border (IB) thwarted an infiltration attempt here early Saturday, officials said. Jammu and Kashmir: Mobile Internet Suspended in Poonch, Rajouri Amid Massive Anti-Terrorist Operation (Watch Video)

The operation happened when a group of four heavily-armed terrorists was noticed attempting to sneak into this side from across the IB in Khour sector of Akhnoor in the early hours, the officials said. Jammu and Kashmir: Two Terrorists Killed As Indian Army Foils Infiltration Bid on LoC in Uri District

Infiltration bid foiled in IB sector of kHOUR

They said the troops brought down effective fire on the infiltrating terrorists and one of them was hit and fell down. However, the body of the deceased was dragged back by his associates across the IB, the officials said.

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