He said the soldiers noticed suspicious movement near the LoC and challenged the suspects. Tribune file

Srinagar, October 2

The Army on Monday foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir.“An infiltration bid was foiled on Monday by alert soldiers along the LoC in Tangdhar sector in north Kashmir,” an Army official said.He said the soldiers noticed suspicious movement near the LoC and challenged the suspects.“An exchange of fire took place between the sides,” he said, adding that a search operation was launched soon after the gunfire stopped.Further details are awaited. PTI