J&K: Four Army men, two policemen, three terrorists killed in attack at Army camp in Uri, encounter on
Mufti Islah, CNN-IBN | Dec 05, 2014 at 12:31pm IST
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Uri: In a major strike in Jammu and Kashmir, four Army men, two policemen and two terrorists have been killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Uri sector. At least three terrorists are still believed to be holed up near an Army camp.
The encounter, which is still underway, began after terrorists tried to enter an Army fortification in Uri. The Army has declared it as a suicide attack and has called in for reinforcements.
Six terrorists are expected to have entered the Army fortification. While three have been killed, three other terrorists are still holed up. The Army is trying to locate the terrorists and isolate the area to launch an all-out attack on them.
A senior Army officer and two jawans are among the three men killed in the gunbattle. Two senior police officers who were present to supervise the operation have also been killed in the encounter.
There had been an intelligence input for a possible terror attack, however, the magnitude of the attack was not preempted.
"An attack by a group of terrorists took place at Mahura Camp, near Rampur in Uri sector at 0300 h in the morning today. The quick reaction teams were rushed and the terrorists were surrounded. One quick reaction team vehicle was fired upon by terrorists on the main road which fell down and caused fatal casualty to 01 officer and two Jawans of the Army. 01 terrorist has been confirmed killed till last reports received. Operations in progress," the Army said in a statement.
The attack comes even as the Assembly elections are underway in the state. Uri and adjoining Baramulla area will vote in the third phase of elections on December 9.
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