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3 Soldiers Killed In A Terror Attack On Army Unit In Nagrota Near Jammu

Swarajya Staff

Nov 29, 2016, 11:18 AM | Updated 11:18 AM IST


Indian Army In Kashmir
Indian Army In Kashmir

Three soldiers have been reportedly killed and two others injured in a terror attack on an army artillery unit in Nagrota in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning. Nagrota is the headquarters of the army's 16 Corps.

Firing is still on between the army and the terrorists. Firing started at 5:30 am when terrorists lobbed grenades on the army unit and has been on for hours. According to Times Now, four terrorists are believed to be hiding in the camp.

Area has been cordoned off by the army and all schools have been shut down. Traffic has been stopped on the highway, which is very close to the camp.

In a second incident, the Border Security Force has killed two terrorists after it intercepted a group of terrorists attempting to cross over at the International Border at Ramgarh in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba sector.


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