The Border Security Force foiled a major infiltration bid along the International Border in the Samba Sector of Jammu region and killed at least seven terrorists.

“During the intervening night of May 8-9 in the Samba Sector, an infiltration attempt by a large group of terrorists was detected by the surveillance grid," a BSF spokesperson said on Friday morning.

This infiltration bid was supported by fire from the Dhandhar post of Pakistan Rangers.

“BSF troops neutralised the infiltration bid, killing at least seven terrorists and causing extensive damage to the Pakistani post of Dhandhar," he added.

The Samba Sector, south of Jammu, has been witnessing cross-border firing as well as drone incursions over the past days.

There have been earlier instances of infiltration as well as ceasefire violations in this area. The National Highway from Pathankot to Jammu and onwards to Srinagar passes through Samba, which also lies close to the border with Pakistan.