a statement, the Army said a "Pakistani intruder"

n a statement, the Army said a "Pakistani intruder" was also killed in the encounter.

"Taking advantage of bad weather and poor visibility along the Line of Control in the Machhal Sector, a group of two to three armed personnel crossed the LC and fired on a forward Army post from close proximity. Alert troops responded vigorously and, in the ensuing exchange of fire, one Pakistani intruder has been killed along with recovery of weapons, ammunition and war-like stores. Identification and affiliation of this Pakistani National is being ascertained," the statement said.

Two soldiers suffered grave injuries in the exchange of fire and were shifted to the Base Hospital in Srinagar. The Army said one of the soldiers died of hn a statement, the Army said a "Pakistani intruder" was also killed in the encounter.

"Taking advantage of bad weather and poor visibility along the Line of Control in the Machhal Sector, a group of two to three armed personnel crossed the LC and fired on a forward Army post from close proximity. Alert troops responded vigorously and, in the ensuing exchange of fire, one Pakistani intruder has been killed along with recovery of weapons, ammunition and war-like stores. Identification and affiliation of this Pakistani National is being ascertained," the statement said.

Two soldiers suffered grave injuries in the exchange of fire and were shifted to the Base Hospital in Srinagar. The Army said one of the soldiers died of h