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Srinagar, September 18: Heavily-armed militants dressed up in Army fatigues today morning entered Indian Arny’s battalion at Uri, Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. According to preliminary reports, three jawans lost their lives and over 18 were injured in the fidayeen attack which is reportedly carried out by 3-4 terrorists who are still holed up at at the Army headquarter. According to reports, explosions and heavy gunfire exchange can be heard from the spot and Para Commandos of Army have also been dropped at the spot to neutralise the terrorists.
The attack which started at around 5:30 am on Sunday is still under way and there are no signs that the operation will end today. Following the attacks Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has cancelled his United State and Russia trips and had called a high-level meeting today. Injured Army personnel have been rushed to Indian Army hospital and there are chances that the toll may rise. According to India Today, four terrorists have been neutralised and search operation is underway.
Rajnath Singh has called the Jammu and Kashmir Governor and state Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti regarding the terror attack. An emergency meeting has been called by Rajnath Singh where NSA officials will also be present. The 12th brigade headquarters at Uri brigade camp is located near Line of Control (LoC). It is the base where army battalion’s logistic equipment is kept. However, there are no official figures about the injured have been given so far.
The attack comes almost nine months after Pathankot terror attack in which seven army personnel were killed. Experts believe that today’s attack is relevant to Pathankot attack, as fidayeen were involved in both operations carried out by the terrorist organisation. Today’s attack is followed by 77 days of violence in the Valley that started after the encounter of Hizbul Mujahideen leader Burhan Wani. (Also Read: Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist attack army headquarters in Baramulla; four gunmen suspected)
Here are latest updates
– The spot is very close from Line Of Control.
– There are possibilities that the fidayeens may have entered from Pakistan border as India Today reported that the terrorists belonged to Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit whose youth face Burhan Wani was killed by Indian Army in July.
– The attack spot is close to Pakistan border and it is the same place from where insurgency of 1991 started and terrorists entered in India.
– According to India Today who quoted a top intelligence source, the terrorists were backed Pakistan based intelligence agency ISI and came with full preparation.
– By 9:00 am there are reports that four terrorists have been eliminated by Army in Uri. But there are no official confirmation about it. Search operation is going on: Sources
– The attack took place a day after Intelligence officials had issued a terror alert in Jammu and Kashmir.
– There are unconfirmed reports that around eight jawans have died till now.
– Home Minister Rajnath Singh has called a high-level meeting.
– Also Defence minister Manohar Parrikar has called a meeting in the evening to review the – situation. Army chief and other top defence officials will attend the meeting.
– Rajnath Singh speaks to Governor and CM of J-K regarding terror attack.
– The injured jawans have been rushed to Army base hospital in Srinagar.
– 3 jawans killed, 18 injured in the attack.
– Home Minister Rajnath Singh cancels his visit to Russia and US due to situation in Kashmir, news agency ANI reported.
– Special forces of Army – Para Commandos – airdrop at Uri where encounter is on.
– Loud explosions heard in the area.
– Helicopters from the Army’s 19 divisional headquarters in Baramulla have been pressed into service.
– Some barracks have been set ablaze by ‘terrorists’.
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