This is an archive article published on September 18, 2016

Uri aftermath LIVE: Infiltration bids have increased this year: Army

Uri terror attack: The initial investigations by the Army indicated the role of Jaish-e-Mohammed in the attack with weapons recovered from the slain terrorists having Pakistan marking.

2 min readNew DelhiDec 19, 2017 04:05 PM IST First published on: Sep 18, 2016 at 06:52 AM IST

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High-level meeting at PM Narendra Modi’s residence on Monday. Photo-PIB

In one of the worst casualties suffered by the Indian Army in recent times, a fidayeen attack left at least 17 soldiers dead at the rear base of an infantry regiment in Uri. The early morning attack on Sunday was carried out by four terrorists, all of who were neutralised.

The rear office of 12th brigade headquarters at Uri is located close to the Line of Control (LoC) was attacked by the terrorists. The rear office is where army battalion’s logistic equipment is kept. Para Commandos of the Army from Baramulla were dropped at the site and the injured air lifted soon after daybreak.