Srinagar, Sept. 1 -- The Indian Army on Monday said it foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to officials, troops deployed along the border detected a group of terrorists trying to cross into Indian territory near Dabbi village in Balakote during the early hours.

"They challenged the movement and heavy gunfire was exchanged between the two sides," an official said.

"The area has been cordoned off, and a massive search operation is underway," he added.

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