Terrorists attack Army camp in J&K's Baramulla, one BSF jawan killed: As it happened
Srinagar: Terrorists on Sunday night attacked an Army camp located on the outskirts of Baramulla town, less than a week after the Indian Special Forces smashed seven terror launch pads during a surgical strike across the Line of Control (LoC).
Firing was reported at 46 battalion of Rashtriya Rifles.
The camp is located 54 kms from Srinagar.
NSA Ajit Doval closely monitoring the situation, reports Times Now.
The name of martyred BSF jawan is Constable Nitin while the injured is Constable Pulwinder. Both belong to the 40th battalion of the BSF, officials said: PTI report
BSF Director General briefs Home Minister Rajnath Singh again on the ground situation, as per Times Now report.
For our bravehearts protecting us in #Baramulla,keeping terrorists hemmed in,blocking all escape routes;May our strength be with you.JaiHind
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) October 2, 2016
Strongly condemn the attack on Baramulla army base! Such repetitive provocations deserve a stern response.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 2, 2016
Combing operations on.
Baramulla incident situation contained and under control, tweets Northern Command.
Baramulla Incident situation contained and under control @adgpi
— NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) October 2, 2016
Additional reinforcements rushed to Baramulla district, reports Times Now.
Chief of Army briefed about Baramulla attack, say reports.
One BSF jawan martyred in the Baramulla terror attack, as per India Today.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh briefed about the situation in Baramulla, reports Times Now.
Reports suggest Army camp security not breached.
Colleagues in Baramulla town are phoning with reports of massive gunfire in their vicinity. Prayers for all in the area.
— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) October 2, 2016
Police and CRPF teams on spot, as per reports.
Two terrorists are said to have been killed in the attack, as per Zee Media sources.
3 Army and 2 BSF jawans are reportedly injured in gun battle with the terrorists, as per India Today.
The spokesman for Srinagar-based XV corps Col Rajesh Kalia said terrorists fired at an army camp at Jabanzpora in Baramulla and the firing was still on.
Official sources said firing was reported at 46 battalion of Rashtriya Rifles and terrorists were believed to have entered the establishment through the adjacent BSF camp, as per PTI.
Terrorists attack Army camp located on the outskirts of Baramulla town.
