An Indiam army camp was attacked in Kashmir on Friday, killing 8 army personnel and 5 police officers, ahead of a visit by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in two days and elections on December 9.
Four militants launched a pre-dawn attack on the army camp, which is situated in Uri, within the Baramulla district, Kashmir, resulting in a gun battle between the two sides, reports Reuters.
Five militants were killed by Indian troops during the battle, according to Indian news reports.
"Six terrorists entered the Mahura Army camp in Rampur area of Uri at 3 in the morning. We have killed all six of them, and in the encounter eight of our soldiers and five policemen lost their lives too," a spokesperson of the Indian army told The Hindu.
Three other attacks also took place on Friday in the state of Kashmir, killing and injuring civilians.
Speaking to the Times of India on condition of anonymity, a senior Indian army officer said:
Four militants launched a pre-dawn attack on the army camp, which is situated in Uri, within the Baramulla district, Kashmir, resulting in a gun battle between the two sides, reports Reuters.
Five militants were killed by Indian troops during the battle, according to Indian news reports.
"Six terrorists entered the Mahura Army camp in Rampur area of Uri at 3 in the morning. We have killed all six of them, and in the encounter eight of our soldiers and five policemen lost their lives too," a spokesperson of the Indian army told The Hindu.
Three other attacks also took place on Friday in the state of Kashmir, killing and injuring civilians.
Speaking to the Times of India on condition of anonymity, a senior Indian army officer said:
"The exact number of terrorists is not known but they are believed to be Pakistanis. They killed three police men on the road outside our Army camp, ASI Mohammad Akbar Lone, head constable Abdul Majid and constable Sanjay Koul. We believe they entered the camp from the gate through the road which lacks a concrete boundary."
"Lt Colonel Sankalp Kumar of 24 Punjab Regiment of Raipur was also killed in the exchange of fire besides three other soldiers. We have killed five terrorists so far and a combing operation is underway for the remaining fidayeen."