Early morning militants opened fire on the sentry posts of the RR camp in Langate, Handwara at two places. Then terrorists trieed to flee however army and Special Operation Group of Police chased them and engaged in an encounter. The search operation is still in progress. “Three militants have been killed and three AK rifles were recovered from the militants,’’ Defense spokesman

The militants who were killed on Thursday were wearing combat dress. 3 AK-47 was recovered from them.

Meanwhile, the army also claimed that 3 infiltration bids assisted by Pakistan posts foiled on intervening night of 5-6 Oct; two bids in Nowgam sector, one bid in Rampur.

Yesterday BSF handed over 9 Pakistans caught with boat to local police; could be smugglers, says sources. They were searched, questioned about motive to enter India. No arms, explosives found on them.