Srinagar, Aug. 28 -- Security forces on Wednesday foiled a major infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Gurez sector of north Kashmir's Bandipora district, eliminating two terrorists during a brief exchange of fire.

According to officials, troops deployed near the Naushera Nar area of Gurez detected suspicious movement near the LoC. Upon being challenged, the infiltrators opened fire, leading to a gunfight. A joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police neutralized two infiltrators. Arms and ammunition were recovered from the site. Their identity and group affiliation are being verified.

Search operations are underway in the dense forested area to rule out the presence of any other infiltrators. Sen...