Jaish-e-Mohammad attacks army camp in J-K, 3 terrorists killed

Three terrorists, who attacked an Army base in Jammu and Kashmir's Tangdhar area, have been killed. One civilian has also been killed in the firing between the militants and security forces. Terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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Terrorists attacked a base camp of the Indian Army in Tangdhar at about 6.30am today. The attackers first tried to enter the camp but failed to do so. They then positioned themselves on hillock near the camp and used grenade launchers.

A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) was injured and some vehicles were damaged in the attack. Security forces also recovered three AK47s in the combing operation launched after the attack to search for terrorists who are believed to be hiding in the area near the Line of Control (LoC).

In a separate incident, the Army today busted a major terror hideout and recovered several improvised explosive devices (IED) and ammunition from Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir.

The joint operation was conducted by the Rashtriya Rifles battalion, Territorial Army and the Jammu and Kashmir police.