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On the day of a terror attack in Uri when four terrorists were killed and 17 soldiers martyred, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and Army Chief General Dalbir Singh visited Kashmir to take stock of the ongoing operations and review the overall security situation in Kashmir.
They were briefed by the Northern Army and Chinar Corps Commanders Lt General DS Hooda and Lt General Satish Dua respectively at Srinagar on the Uri attack and the operation launched to neutralise the terrorists.
While three of the four heavily armed terrorists were eliminated within the initial fifteen minutes of establishing contact, the fourth was neutralized later and four AK 47 rifles and equal number of UBGLs along with other war like stores were recovered from them.
Unfortunately, 17 soldiers have attained martyrdom in the operation. 13 of these soldiers died as they were trapped in the tents and shelters that caught fire due to the explosives used by the terrorists.
Parrikar was briefed about the security grid along the Line of Control (LoC) and the hinterland also covering the deployment and employment of the additional forces that have been recently inducted into the Valley.
The need for heightened vigil both on the LoC and hinterland and to remain prepared for any developing was stressed upon.
There have been a number of infiltration attempts that the Army has foiled recently. It may be recalled that in the last one week itself, three such attempts were foiled in Kupwara Sector when four terrorists were killed and another group of four terrorists was eliminated in Poonch.
On being briefed about the internal security situation in the hinterland, the Army Chief reiterated the importance of complete synergy amongst all security, intelligence and other government agencies to ensure calm and prevent the terrorists and other inimical forces from moving with impunity and intimidating the populace.
Earlier the Army Chief also visited Uri to get a first-hand account where he was briefed on the latest situation by the Commanders on ground.
Parrikar and Chief later met the casualties at the Army Base Hospital in BB Cantonment. Saluting the martyrs, they expressed their deep grief and condolences over the loss and wished speedy recovery to the injured.
The Defence Minister has directed that the mortal remains of all the martyrs would be transported directly to their respective hometowns for which arrangements are being made.
UP: Candle light vigil for soldiers who lost their life in #UriAttack carried out by locals in Moradabad. pic.twitter.com/U4mGsLlXIg
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) September 18, 2016
Pak is not only a problem to India but has emerged as a threat to whole world, it has become a global nuisance:Ram Madhav(BJP) on #UriAttack
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Reviewed situation in Kashmir following #UriAttack with Army Chief & Commanders. Instructed them to take firm action: Manohar Parrikar
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
The UK stands "shoulder to shoulder" with India in the fight against terrorism and in bringing the perpetrators to justice, Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said today. Condemning the terror attack on an Indian army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri town that killed 17 soldiers, he said: "The UK strongly condemns this morning's terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. I offer my deepest condolences to the victims and their families and friends." "The UK condemns all forms of terrorism, and stands shoulder to shoulder with India in the fight against terrorism, and in bringing the perpetrators to justice," he said.
Visited injured in Hospital. Given necessary instruction to provide best medical support to them: Manohar Parrikar pic.twitter.com/xZ7MJiEg6e
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
GoI is taking due consideration of all the aspects & will give a befitting reply to them: Sudhanshu Trivedi (BJP) pic.twitter.com/Kk74GbFyuN
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
It is painful, now it is clear from military's observation that the terrorists were trained in Pak: Sudhanshu Trivedi (BJP) on #UriAttack
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Pakistan refuted as "unfounded and premature" India's charge that it was behind the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri that killed 17 soldiers, with its army demanding "actionable intelligence" to support New Delhi's accusation. Read more...
Virtually blaming Pakistan for the Uri terrorist attack, BJP President Amit Shah today said India's fight against terrorism has reached a decisive stage and the Modi government is moving in the right direction to ensure that the sacrifices of soldiers does not go waste. "Pakistan is trying to cause instability in India by constantly trying to lend support to terrorism and terrorist outfits. India has been constantly fighting against terrorism and this fight is now in a decisive stage," he said in a statement.
Defence Min Manohar Parrikar & Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh visit Kashmir to review the overall security situation. pic.twitter.com/VfsQfz9LXf
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was briefed here by army officials about the counter-operation in Uri where a deadly terror attack left 17 jawans dead and 20 injured. The minister also visited the injured jawans at the hospital. Parrikar had rushed to Srinagar to take stock of the 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. "The Defence Minister was briefed about the Uri terror attack and the counter-operation in which the terrorists were neutralised," an army official said. Parrikar arrived at the Chinar Corps Headquarters of the army at Badami Bagh in the evening where senior army officials briefed him, he added. The Defence Minister also visited the 92 Base Hospital of the army where he was briefed about the condition of the injured soldiers who were undergoing treatment there. Four terrorists, believed to have infiltrated from across the Line of Control (LoC), targeted the army base camp in the wee hours in one of the deadliest attacks on the security establishment in recent times. All four were neutralised in a counter-operation by the army.
Bihar: Candle light vigil for soldiers who lost their life in #UriAttack carried out by youth wing of LJP in Patna. pic.twitter.com/Wt3kbSxLOX
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Not every1will agree w/ @minhazmerchant, butPakistan shld pay heed to an IndianMuslim articulating the natnl mood: https://t.co/lZwEMhaLZy
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 18, 2016
2/2 We need serious Pak efforts to curb cross-border terror, an imaginative new Pak policy in Delhi, &a serious defence preparedness review.
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) September 18, 2016
Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi to visit J&K, tomorrow in wake of #UriAttack. He will be meeting top State officials.
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
#UriAttack is condemnable. Unity of our country has been challenged by our neighbouring country: FM Arun Jaitley pic.twitter.com/NUbBpQULKI
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
In an int'l arena, Pak will be isolated if it continues to adopt such measures: FM Arun Jaitley on #UriAttack pic.twitter.com/f7FguvjFDw
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
It is clear that our neighbour is using terror to create menace in our country, which is also supported by some stone-pelters: Arun Jaitley
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Uri terror attack is a highly condemnable act of cowardice. Salute to our soldiers who gave supreme sacrifice to protect the motherland.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) September 18, 2016
Perpetrators of Uri terror attack shall be punished. My thoughts & prayers are with families of our soldiers injured & martyred.
— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) September 18, 2016
Hinting at Jaish-e-Mohammad’s role behind the Uri terror attack, Director General Military Operations (DGMO) Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh on Sunday asserted that the evil designs would get a befitting reply.
‘The killed terrorists were all foreign terrorists and as per the initial reports, they belong to Jaish-e-Mohammad. Along with the terrorists, we recovered four AK-47 rifles, four under barrel grenade launchers, a large number of grenades and other war-like stores,’ Lt. Gen. Singh said.
Divulging details of the terror attack, he said, ‘A group of heavily armed terrorists opened fire on an administrative base of one of the units of the Indian Army located at Uri in Kashmir at 5:30 early this morning. The firefight between the terrorists and Indian Army continued till approximately 8:30 in the morning. During this firefight, all four terrorists have been killed by the Indian Army.’
Lt. Gen. Singh said the terrorists opened fire with incendiary ammunition along with the automatic fire of small arms which led to the tents and some temporary shelters located inside the army camp catching fire.
J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu decides to suspend work in all courts including HC, tomorrow in protest over #UriAttack
J&K Guv & J&K CM to meet the heads of Security Forces & Intelligence agencies at Raj Bhavan today to review security situation. #UriAttack
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Punjab: Congress workers protest against Pakistan in Ludhiana over #UriAttack pic.twitter.com/6Aij6Unq5g
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
The US today strongly condemned the dastardly terror attack in Uri in which 17 soldiers were killed and 19 others sustained injuries. "We strongly condemn the terror attack in Uri, J&K. Our thoughts are with the families of the brave soldiers who lost their lives #UriAttack," US Ambassador to India Richard Verma tweeted. Heavily armed militants stormed a battalion headquarters of the force in North Kashmir's Uri town in the wee hours, one of the deadliest attacks on the Army in recent years.
My deepest condolences to families of martyrs who sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens, the common man.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 18, 2016
We strongly condemn inhuman and cowardly #UriAttack .
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 18, 2016
Saluting our brave soldiers who fought for safeguarding our borders.
Defence Minister has landed in Srinagar & is being briefed by Army Chief about the ground situation: DGMO #UriAttack pic.twitter.com/IOD3E5sYqc
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Terrorists opened fire with incendiary ammunition, this led to tents and temporary shelters located inside the army camp catching fire: DGMO
We recovered 4 AK 47 rifles, 4 Under Barrel Grenade Launchers and other war like stores from the 4 slain terrorists: DGMO #UriAttack
Since terrorists had some items which had Pak marking on that,I've spoken to Pak DGMO on same raising concern: DGMO pic.twitter.com/ppZAWksoIJ
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Since terrorists had some items which had Pak marking on that,I've spoken to Pak DGMO on same raising concern: DGMO pic.twitter.com/ppZAWksoIJ
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Foreign terrorists behind #UriAttack,initial reports indictae role of JeM. 4 AK recovered from 4 terrorists killed: DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh
13 to 14 men killed because of fire in the tent. DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh spoke to Pak DGMO regarding the #UriAttack
Pak is indulging in such proxy war for long. Must raise this issue in UN Security council: Ujwala Nikam #UriAttack pic.twitter.com/9sxyP3rhjn
— ANI (@ANI_news) September 18, 2016
Strongly condemn terrorist attack on Army base in #Uri ; tributes to brave soldiers who made supreme sacrifice: President Pranab Mukherjee
India will not be cowed down by such attacks, we will thwart the evil designs of terrorists & their backers: Pranab Mukherjee
Army Chief General Dalbir Singh reaches Srinagar, will meet soldiers injured in attack
Rajnath Singh on Uri attack
Pakistan is a terrorist state and it should be identified and isolated as such.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
There are definite and conclusive indications that the perpetrators of Uri attack were highly trained, heavily armed and specially equipped.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
Rajnath reviews Kashmir situation
Home Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi, Defence Secretary G Mohan Kumar and other senior officials of Army and paramilitary forces briefed Rajnath on the prevailing situation in the state following the terror strike.
The Home Minister directed that security forces should mount an all out offensive against terrorists operating in the Valley, sources said.
Those who attended the meeting include chiefs of Intelligence Bureau, RA&W, Directors General of Military Operations and Military Intelligence.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemns Uri attack; says those behind this despicable attack won't go unpunished.
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
We salute all those martyred in Uri. Their service to the nation will always be remembered. My thoughts are with the bereaved families.
— 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.
HM Rajnath Singh chairs high level security meet. NSA, Home Secy, IB Chief present
#NSA Ajit Doval arrives at HM Rajnath Singh's residence to attend High level security meet.
Army statement on Uri attack
On the early hours of 18 September 2016, a group of heavily armed terrorists targeted the rear administrative base of a unit at Uri, Kashmir. In the counter action, four terrorists have been eliminated and combing operations are in progress.
The administrative base had large strength of troops of units turning over after their tour of duty who were stationed in tents/temporary shelters which caught fire, and resulted in heavy casualties. We salute the sacrifice of 17 soldiers who were martyred in the operation.
Defence Minister Parrikar to visit Srinagar in wake of the terror attack in Uri (J&K).
Conflicting reports about the jawans killed in the operation are emerging with some reports saying the number is 4, while others suggest that 9 army men have been killed. Another unconfirmed report says that seven jawans have been killed.
Mopping up operation has begun and Army chief will be rushing to Jammu and Kashmir.
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.
Helicopters from the Army's 19 divisional headquarters in Baramulla have been pressed into service and so far 10 Army personnel with burn and bullet injuries have been evacuated from the encounter site, reports PTI quoting sources.
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
Rajnath Singh speaks to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir
Taking to micro-blogging site, HM Rajnath Singh said: "Spoke to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack in Uri. They have apprised me of the security situation in the state."
"I have given instructions to the Home Secretary and other senior officers in MHA to closely monitor the situation in Jammu and Kashmir," Singh added.
Para Commandos of the Army airdrop at Uri
Home Minister Rajnath Singh postpones visit to Russia and the US due to Kashmir unrest.
