The security forces say that the infiltration bid by militants from across the border was kept under control, although the number of infiltration attempts was higher this year compared to 2008.

They said Pakistan is helping the militants to infiltrate into the Indian side.

In another incident this month, five militants were killed during an infiltration bid in the northern Kashmir area of Gurez.

Lt. Gen. P.C. Bhardwaj, general officer commanding in chief of northern command, recently told reporters that over 70 militants had sneaked into India from Pakistan this year so far. During the same period last year the number was 45.