Srinagar:
Militants stormed a battalion headquarters of the Army at Uri, 102 kms from Srinagar, in the wee hours on Sunday, with explosions and heavy gunfire heard at the spot.
17 soldiers died in terrorist attack in Uri (J&K). Total four terrorists killed in the operation. Combing operations are in progress.
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.
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As it happened:
US strongly condemns #UriAttack. Our thoughts are with families of soldiers who lost their lives: US ambassador to India Richard Verma
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Jammu: Dogra Front workers stage a protest against Pakistan over #UriAttack. pic.twitter.com/KGKPWiY8Fg
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
# I am deeply disappointed with Pakistan’s continued and direct support to terrorism and terrorist groups: Home Minister Rajnath Singh
# Pakistan is a terrorist state and it should be identified and isolated as such: Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Visuals from Uri: 17 soldiers lost their lives and 4 terrorists were gunned down in an encounter. (Visuals deferred) pic.twitter.com/2WbtTVc9me
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
# Delhi: MHA & MoD officials leave HM's residence after attending high level security meet chaired by HM Rajnath Singh
Pained by the mindless terror attack in Uri. I salute our brave soldiers for their supreme sacrifice & extend condolences to their families.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) September 18, 2016
Terrorism is not the solution to Kashmir issue.Can only be solved through pol dialogue with all stakeholders-Yechury pic.twitter.com/8VRtdG1XXJ
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
We strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Uri. I assure the nation that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2016
Have spoken to HM & RM on the situation. RM will go to J&K himself to take stock of the situation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2016
# Army Chief General Dalbir Singh reaches Srinagar (J&K), will meet soldiers injured in Uri Attack
# #UriAttack shouldn't have happened.GoI needs to be a little more offensive in this regard: Goa CM Laxmikant Parsekar
#WATCH HM Rajnath Singh chairs high level security meet in Delhi. NSA, Home Secy,IB Chief present #UriAttack pic.twitter.com/vjpQPq9QTD
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
# Alert sounded in Punjab after terrorist attack in J&K's Uri, extra vigil along the international border.
Delhi: HM Rajnath Singh chairs high level security meet. NSA, Home Secy,IB Chief present (Inside Visuals) #UriAttack pic.twitter.com/MYUAiqa9ro
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Congress President, Smt. Sonia Gandhi has expressed shock and deep distress over the martyrdom of Indian Soldiers in the dastardly... — INC India (@INCIndia) September 18, 2016
MHA, Defence Ministry have taken this very seriously. We won’t tolerate this: Hansraj Ahir, (MoS, Home) #UriAttack pic.twitter.com/DFvCfGszxY
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
# High level security meet to take place at HM Rajnath Singh's residence at shortly, MHA and MoD officials to attend
# Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issues alert for all airports across the country in wake of the terrorist attack in Uri Attack
It's time for GoI to take a practical approach, and react to this: SR Sinho,Defence Expert on Uri encounter pic.twitter.com/1ZADKlrUFz
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
We are with the forces, the protectors of our nation who keep it united: Former J&K CM Ghulam Nabi Azad #UriAttack pic.twitter.com/SNqZc21spE
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
# Administrative base had large strength of troops of units turning over after tour of duty who were stationed in tents/temporary(ctd): Army
# Pakistan is irritated at the moment, because they failed in their attempt to execute such an activity here on Eid: Hansraj Ahir
# Defence Minister Parrikar to visit Srinagar today
# Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh to visit Kashmir in the wake of terror attack in Uri, in which 17 soldiers lost their lives.
# Four militants killed in Uri terror attack: Army
# Search operations are on in the area
# High level security meet to take place at HM Rajnath Singh's residence at 12:15pm, senior MHA and MoD officials to attend the meet
# Market in Uri has been closed due to the attack
# Rajnath Singh calls emergency meeting of IB, RAW, Home Ministry officials
# HM Rajnath Singh instructs Home Secretary and other senior officers in MHA to closely monitor the situation in Jammu and Kashmir
# Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Governor & CM of J&K regarding Uri terror attack, they apprised him of security situation in the state
#Home Minister Rajnath Singh calls an emergency meeting of concerned officials over the ongoing encounter in Uri
#Helicopters from the Army's 19 divisional headquarters in Baramulla have been pressed into service
#Home Minister Rajnath Singh postpones visit to Russia and the US due to situation in Kashmir.
Keeping the situation of Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
Spoke to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack in Uri. They have apprised me of the security situation in the state.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
I have given instructions to the Home Secretary and other senior officers in MHA to closely monitor the situation in Jammu and Kashmir
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
#Firstvisuals: Terrorist attack at army's Brigade Headquarter in Uri (J&K). Presence of 3-4 terrorists suspected. pic.twitter.com/4iRX0Rceff
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
#Firstvisuals: Terrorist attack at army's Brigade Headquarter in Uri (J&K). (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/h2ydPw0lTR
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
#Firstvisuals:Terrorist attack at army's Brigade Headquarter in Uri (J&K).Para Commandos of the Army airdrop at site pic.twitter.com/SmJryLvgM3
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
#WATCH #Firstvisuals: Terrorist attack at army's Brigade HQs in Uri (J&K). Encounter underway. (visuals deferred) pic.twitter.com/CG8ur8Rkor
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
#Firstvisuals: Terrorist attack at army's Brigade HQs in Uri (J&K). Encounter underway. (visuals deferred) pic.twitter.com/HGWNwjrAZb
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
(with PTI inputs)
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