Srinagar, Sep 06(KNS): Army on Wednesday said that it killed two infiltrating terrorists in the Mandi area of Poonch District of Jammu division.

PRO Defence Jammu, Lt Col Suneel Bartwal in a statement issued to Kashmir News Service (KNS), said that two terrorists were observed crossing Line of Control coming towards own side on night 5/6 Sep in Mandi sub sect of Poonch Dist. Joint operation was launched by Indian Army and JKP immediately to intercept the terrorists.

"Hostile terrain, dense jungle and steep gradient was utilized by terrorists to bring down heavy volume of fire on own troops.  In the ensuing firefight which continued till next day both terrorists Eliminated," he said.

"Body of one terrorist alongwith War like stores recovered.  Search operation for recovering the body of the second terrorist in progress," the PRO said.(KNS)