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Live Updates: Pathankot, Gurdaspur On Alert After Terror Attack In Uri

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Uri, Jammu and Kashmir: Seventeen soldiers have died and several others are injured after a group of terrorists attacked an Army base in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri. The base is located just 6 km from the Line of Control, in the Baramulla district of north Kashmir. All four terrorists, part of a suicide squad, were killed in a six-hour encounter.
Sep 18, 2016 22:09 (IST)
Lok Janshakti party activists during a candle light vigil pray for soldiers killed in a terror attack at an army administrative base in Jammu and Kashmirs Uri near the Line of Control, in Patna on Sunday.


Sep 18, 2016 21:31 (IST)

Sep 18, 2016 20:28 (IST)
An alert has been sounded in Punjab's border districts of Pathankot and Gurdaspur following the terror strike on an army camp at Uri in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of 17 soldiers.

Tight vigil is being maintained near key installations including the Pathankot Airforce base, that had come under attack by terrorists in January this year, and near Indo-Pak border areas, police said.

Sep 18, 2016 20:25 (IST)
The US is committed to build a "strong partnership" with India to combat terrorism, the White House said today as it condemned the terror attack on an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri town that killed 17 soldiers.
Sep 18, 2016 19:48 (IST)
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh visit Kashmir to review the overall security situation after four suspected Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists struck the administrative base of the army's 10 Dogra regiment at Uri in Baramulla district.


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Sep 18, 2016 19:29 (IST)

Sep 18, 2016 19:19 (IST)
What All Were Recovered From The Terrorists
  • 4 AK-47 with under barrel grenade launcher
  • Huge quantity of grenades with Pakistani markings
  • Huge quality of ammunition
  • White phosphorous power - incendiary material
  • Food stores with Pakistani markings in the packing
  • Maps of the area and the camp

Sep 18, 2016 19:03 (IST)
JUST IN: Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi to visit Srinagar tomorrow. He will be meeting top State officials.
Sep 18, 2016 19:00 (IST)
Arun Jaitley says unity of our country has been challenged by our neighbouring country, condemning the Uri terror attack

  • It is clear that our neighbour is using terror to create menace in our country, which is also supported by some stone-pelters
  • Like Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, that the ones behind these attacks will not be spared and brought to justice
Sep 18, 2016 18:20 (IST)
Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar briefed about Uri terror attack at army's Srinagar headquarter, visits injured soldiers: Press Trust of India
Sep 18, 2016 17:42 (IST)
A critically injured soldier has been airlifted for treatment to Delhi.
Sep 18, 2016 16:44 (IST)
Initial Reports Indicate Role Of Jaish-e-Mohammed: DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh On Uri Attack



  • Terrorists attacked the base around 5:30 am and gunfight continued till 8:30 am.
  • Foreign terrorists behind Uri Attack.
  • 4 AK recovered from 4 terrorists killed 
  • Terrorists opened fire with incendiary weapons and small firearms
  • There have been 17 fatal casualties
  • 13-14 primarily because of tents/temp shelters caught fire
  • Search operation still in progress
  • Complete details not yet available
  • The Indian Army has conducted the op in a professional and deliberate manner
  • Troops have acted with exceptional courage in neutralising terrorists
  • They have some items with Pak markings
  • He conveyed concerns to the Pakistani counterpart
  • Regular intel inputs being received, necessary action being taken
  • Chief of Staff has visited the location
  • Defence Minister has just landed in Srinagar
  • Salute the supreme sacrifice by the soldiers
  • Indian Army remains prepared to thwart any nefarious response
  • Any nefarious designs will be given a befitting response
Sep 18, 2016 16:35 (IST)

Sep 18, 2016 16:31 (IST)
President Pranab Mukherjee strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Army base in Uri.

Sep 18, 2016 16:04 (IST)
READ: 'Complete Jaw For One Tooth,' Says BJP's Ram Madhav
The deadliest terror attack on a military base in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, in which 17 soldiers were killed, provoked strong political reactions on Sunday as the government directly blamed Pakistan.
Sep 18, 2016 15:54 (IST)
Uri attack seems to be aimed at creating war-like situation in region, says Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti to news agency ANI
Sep 18, 2016 15:51 (IST)
A red alert has been issued across Jammu and Kashmir after the Uri attack.
Sep 18, 2016 15:28 (IST)

Sep 18, 2016 15:06 (IST)
US Ambassador to India Rich Verma has condemned the Uri attack.
Sep 18, 2016 14:48 (IST)
BJP General Secretary and party in-charge of Jammu and Kashmir Ram Madhav has strongly reacted to the Uri attack.

"PM has assured Uri perpetrators won't go unpunished. That should be way forward...For one tooth, complete jaw," he has said.


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