Security forces kill three militants in J&K, foil Uri-type attack

On September 18, 2016, four militants had stormed Army brigade headquarters in Uri killing 19 soldiers.

Srinagar: Thwarting plans of terrorists to carry out an attack like the one on an Army base in 2016, security forces on Sunday killed three militants in an encounter in Kashmir's Uri.

Security forces had launched an operation in Kaghi forest area following specific information about a group of heavily-armed militants hiding there.

As the security forces tightened cordon around the area, the hiding militants opened fire at the security forces triggering a gunfight, IANS reported.

"A cordon was laid and search operation was started in Kalgai area of Uri this morning following information about the presence of militants in the area," an Army official said.

"Three militants have been killed in the operation while one soldier has sustained injuries," the official added.

He also said that three civilians were also injured in the gun-battle.

On the other hand, Director General of Police SP Vaid said that the militants were planning a 'suicide' attack like the one carried out on an Army base in Uri last year.

"A big tragedy has been averted. Like the suicide attack on the Army base last year, they (militants) had similar plans this time, but the police and the Army got the information beforehand. A joint operation is going on to neutralise the ultras," he said, as per PTI.

On September 18 last year, four militants had stormed Army brigade headquarters in Uri, close to the Line of Control, killing 19 soldiers before being neutralised. 

#IndianArmy Infiltration bid foiled in Uri sector. Two armed intruders killed. Ops in progress @adgpi — NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) September 24, 2017

#IndianArmy Uri sector. Third armed intruder killed. Weapons & amn recovered. Ops in progress @adgpi @PIB_India @SpokespersonMoD — NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) September 24, 2017

(With Agency inputs)