Terror Attack In Baramulla: Army And BSF Camps Targeted, One BSF Jawan Martyred

At least six terrorists attacked an army camp in Baramulla district of Kashmir on Sunday night, killing one jawan and wounding another. As per media reports, firing started in the area at 10.30 PM. Grenades were lobbed by terrorists at the camp as they tried to enter through a public park nearby . Two terrorists involved in the attack were killed by the forces, claimed unconfirmed media reports.

The attack targeted 46 Rashtriya Rifles camp in Janbazpora on the outskirts of Baramulla city, located around 54 km west of capital Srinagar.

While the attack was underway in Baramulla, the Pakistan army shelled Indian posts in the Akhnoor sector to deliberately create confusion and distract attention. While it is too early to decide, the attack could be seen as the rouge state’s response to India’s surgical strikes across the Line of Control (LoC).

Sequence Of Events:

10:30 PM
Heavy firing started near an Army camp in Baramulla.

11:19 PM
Terrorists failed to breach 46 Rashtriya Rifle camp, tried to enter through a public park near camp. Heavy exchange of fire on: ANI

12:22 AM
Home Minister Rajnath Singh was briefed about the attack and the prevailing situation.

12:28 AM

Additional reinforcements rushed to Baramulla district in J&K: TV Reports

12:56 AM

One BSF jawan martyred, one injured in terror attack in J&K's Baramulla, reports PTI.

03:00 AM

Baramulla Incident situation contained and under control: Northern Command