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Watch video: 10 terrorists killed in Uri sector as India retaliates to Pakistan firing; infiltration bid foiled

Two Days After 18 Soldiers Were Martyred In A Terror Attack, Pakistan On Tuesday Violated Ceasefire Jammu And Kashmir’s Uri. Indian Army Has Killed Five Terrorists.

News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Bindiya Bhatt | Updated on: 20 Sep 2016, 07:34:17 PM

Kashmir:

Indian Army on Tuesday killed at least 10 terrorists while retaliating  to Pakistan firing. According to reports, the firing by Pak troops was top cover the infiltration bid by  terrorists in Uri sector. The attempt has been foiled successfully.  

Two days after 18 soldiers were martyred in a terror attack, Pakistan on Tuesday violated ceasefire Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri. The Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Uri sector of Kashmir, the Army confirmed on Tuesday.

Heavily armed militants suspected to be from Pakistan-based JeM had stormed an army base in Uri in Kashmir on Sunday, killing 18 jawans.

As it happened: 


# Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for a cabinet meet on Wednesday, Uri attack likely to remain high on agenda. 

# 2 more terrorists dead, operation still underway 

Three more terrorists killed by Army in Lachipura area of Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector. Total 8 terrorists killed.

# Indian Army kills five terrorists in Lachipura area of Jammu and Kashmir's Uri sector

This is second terrorist strike in Indian Army's headquaters in Srinagar's Uri after four terrorists inflitatrated the base camp on Sunday and opened fire at unsuspecting soldiers, leaving 18 bravehearts dead. 

The attack began at around 0400 hours and the number of militants was believed to be three. Immediately after the militants entered the camp, explosions and exchange of heavy fire were heard from inside, official sources said.

The attack attracted heavy criticism against Pakistan, as the world community showed solidarity with India and slammed Pakistan. Indian Army has said that it will respond on time and place of its choice. 

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Terrorist attack on Uri Army camp in J-K: As it happened

Who is India's NSA Ajit Doval and what is 'Doval Doctrine'?

Uri terror attack: National Investigation Agency files FIR, six-member team to begin probe soon

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First Published : 20 Sep 2016, 03:21:00 PM

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