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Uri terror attack: As it happened
Terror struck an Army camp in North Kashmir`s Uri town when militants stormed a battalion headquarters in the wee hours on Sunday.
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Visited injured in Hospital. Given necessary instruction to provide best medical support to them: Manohar Parrikar
Western countries have recognized the fact that most of the global terror has been emerged for Pak: Ram Madhav (BJP).
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The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with India in the fight against terrorism, and in bringing the perpetrators to justice: Boris Johnson
I offer my deepest condolences to the victims and their families and friends; UK condemns all forms of terrorism: Boris Johnson
UK strongly condemns this morning’s terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir: UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson
Uri attack: Omar Abdullah calls for better amenities for jawans. (PTI)
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Manohar Parrikar and Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh visit Kashmir to review the overall security situation. (ANI)
In the backdrop of Uri attack, Pak and Indian army DGMO established hotline contact on India's request and discussed latest situation along LoC. (ANI)
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Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi to visit Srinagar tomorrow. (PTI)
It is clear that our neighbor is using terror to create menace in our country, which is also supported by some stone-pelters: FM
Uri terror attack is a highly condemnable act of cowardice. Salute to our soldiers who gave supreme sacrifice to protect the motherland: Arun Jaitley
Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar briefed about Uri terror attack at Army's Srinagar headquarter, visits injured soldiers.
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J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu decides to suspend work in all courts including HC, tomorrow in protest over Uri attack.
Defence Minister has landed in Srinagar and is being briefed by Army chief about the ground situation, says DGMO.
J&K Governor and J&K CM to meet the heads of security forces and intelligence agencies at Raj Bhavan today to review security situation.
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Terrorists opened fire with incendiary ammunition, this led to tents and temporary shelters located inside the army camp catching fire, says DGMO.
Since terrorists had some items which had Pakistan marking on that, I've spoken to Pak DGMO on same raising concern. We recovered 4 AK 47 rifles, 4 under barrel grenade launchers and other war-like stores from the four slain terrorists, says DGMO.
DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh spoke to Pakistan DGMO regarding the Uri attack.
Foreign terrorists behind Uri attack, initial reports indicate role of JeM. Four AK recovered from four terrorists killed, says DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh.
13 to 14 men killed because of fire in the tent, he adds.
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We don’t believe that it is a terrorist attack, it is planned attack by Pakistan. No need to talk, now we should take some rigid actions. If it doesn’t stop now people will turn against the government, says Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena.
Strongly condemn Uri attack. Attack seems to be aimed at triggering fresh violence and creating a war-like situation in the region. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and also pray for early recovery of those injured in the attack, says J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti.
J&K has always been worst victim of Indo-Pak hostility and its people have been paying a colossal price for same for past over six, J&K CM adds.
Security increased near Attari border for the Beating Retreat ceremony in wake of Uri attack.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar leaves for Srinagar.
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High level security meet at HM Rajnath Singh's residence in Delhi, ends.
PM Narendra Modi condemns terror attack in Uri, assures the nation that perpetrators would not go unpunished.
Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag reaches Srinagar airport.
Alert sounded in Punjab after terrorist attack in Uri, extra vigil along the international border.
NSA Ajit Doval, home secretary, defence secretary, DGMO, DG CRPF, RAW chief and special director of Intelligence Bureau present at high-level meet at HM's residence.
High-level security meet to take place at HM Rajnath Singh's residence shortly.
Clear these are attempts to destabilise internal peace and harmony in country, says Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Unfortunately our 17 soldiers lost their lives. Attack took place at the administrative section, fire broke out in the tents and building because of the firing. Firing stopped after 8, says MoS for Defence Subhash Bhamre.
Rajnath Singh has briefed PM Narendra Modi on Uri encounter, as per ANI.
Government very serious over infiltration in J&K from Pakistan. This is a big conspiracy against India. Separatists, militants, Pakistan part of a conspiracy against India, to create tension in our areas, says Deputy J&K CM Nirmal Singh.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issues alert for all airports across the country in wake of the terrorist attack in Uri.
We are with the forces, the protectors of our nation who keep it united, says former J&K CM and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad.
Mourning the loss of 17 jawans in the terror attack today. Our preparedness, defences and firepower need urgent review, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
Administrative base had large strength of troops of units turning over after tour of duty who were stationed in tents/temporary shelters which caught fire, and resulted in heavy casualties in Uri, says Army.
We are not tolerating such kind of things and will not do so in the future. Giving appropriate response, says Hansraj Ahir.
Pakistan is irritated at the moment, because they failed in their attempt to execute such an activity here on Eid, says Hansraj Ahir, (MoS, Home), as per ANI.
Army’s combing operation underway.
Defence Minister Parrikar to visit Srinagar today in wake of the terror attack in Uri.
Army's Northern Command says 17 soldiers killed in Uri terror attack.
Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh to visit Kashmir in the wake of terror attack in Uri.
Army casualties are being feared.
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Four militants killed in Uri terror attack, says Army spokesperson.
High level security meet to take place at HM Rajnath Singh's residence at 12:15 pm today, senior MHA and MoD officials to attend the meet.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh postpones visit to Russia and US due to Kashmir terror attack.
Helicopters from Army's 19 divisional headquarters in Baramulla have been pressed into service.
So far 10 Army personnel with burn and bullet injuries have been evacuated from the encounter site, PTI quoted sources as saying.
Terror struck an Army camp in North Kashmir when militants stormed a battalion headquarters in the wee hours on Sunday.
The Army camp is located barely few metres away from the Army's Brigade Headquarters in Uri town, 102 kms from Srinagar.
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Srinagar: In one of the deadliest attacks on the Army in recent years, 17 jawans were killed as heavily armed militants stormed a battalion headquarters of the force in North Kashmir's Uri town in the wee hours on Sunday.
Four militants involved in the terror strike were killed by the Army.
Explosions and gunfire erupted as the militants attacked the camp, which is located barely few metres away from the Army's Brigade Headquarters in Uri town, 102 kms from Srinaga, around 4 am.