Uri terror attack: As it happened

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Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar return back to Delhi after reviewing the overall security situation in Kashmir.

Reviewed situation in Kashmir following Uri Attack with Army Chief & Commanders. Instructed them to take firm action: Manohar Parrikar

The supreme sacrifice of 17 brave Soldiers will not go in vain. My salute to them: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar

Visited injured in Hospital. Given necessary instruction to provide best medical support to them: Manohar Parrikar

Western countries have recognized the fact that most of the global terror has been emerged for Pak: Ram Madhav (BJP).

Pak is not only a problem to India but has emerged as a threat to whole world, it has become a global nuisance: Ram Madhav (BJP) on Uri Attack

The UK stands shoulder to shoulder with India in the fight against terrorism, and in bringing the perpetrators to justice: Boris Johnson

I offer my deepest condolences to the victims and their families and friends; UK condemns all forms of terrorism: Boris Johnson

UK strongly condemns this morning’s terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir: UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson

Uri attack: Omar Abdullah calls for better amenities for jawans. (PTI)

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Manohar Parrikar and Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh visit Kashmir to review the overall security situation. (ANI)

In the backdrop of Uri attack, Pak and Indian army DGMO established hotline contact on India's request and discussed latest situation along LoC. (ANI)

Candle light vigil for soldiers who lost their life in Uri Attack in Patna. (ANI)

Govt will face anger of people if urgent steps against Pak not taken: Shiv Sena

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Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi to visit Srinagar tomorrow. (PTI)

It is clear that our neighbor is using terror to create menace in our country, which is also supported by some stone-pelters: FM 

Uri terror attack is a highly condemnable act of cowardice. Salute to our soldiers who gave supreme sacrifice to protect the motherland: Arun Jaitley

Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar briefed about Uri terror attack at Army's Srinagar headquarter, visits injured soldiers.

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J&K High Court Bar Association, Jammu decides to suspend work in all courts including HC, tomorrow in protest over Uri attack.

Defence Minister has landed in Srinagar and is being briefed by Army chief about the ground situation, says DGMO.

J&K Governor and J&K CM to meet the heads of security forces and intelligence agencies at Raj Bhavan today to review security situation.

उरी आतंकी हमले में 17 जवानों की शहादत को भारतवर्ष सदा याद रखेगाhttps://t.co/sYHByLSK6o

— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) September 18, 2016

Statement by DGMO on terrorist attack at Army Camp in Uri on 18 Sep 2016 is attached. pic.twitter.com/PMAlw1bP45

— DPR (@SpokespersonMoD) September 18, 2016

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My deepest condolences to families of martyrs who sacrificed their lives to protect the citizens, the common man.

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 18, 2016

We strongly condemn inhuman and cowardly #UriAttack .
Saluting our brave soldiers who fought for safeguarding our borders.

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September 18, 2016

Deepest condolences to families of #UriAttack martyres who sacrificed their lives for motherland. Perpetrators will be made to pay for it.

— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) September 18, 2016

Terrorists opened fire with incendiary ammunition, this led to tents and temporary shelters located inside the army camp catching fire, says DGMO.

Since terrorists had some items which had Pakistan marking on that, I've spoken to Pak DGMO on same raising concern. We recovered 4 AK 47 rifles, 4 under barrel grenade launchers and other war-like stores from the four slain terrorists, says DGMO.

DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh spoke to Pakistan DGMO regarding the Uri  attack.

Foreign terrorists behind Uri attack, initial reports indicate role of JeM. Four AK recovered from four terrorists killed, says DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh.

13 to 14 men killed because of fire in the tent, he adds.

My condolences to the families of all the martyrs. The incident at #Uri reinstates the inclination of a few nations to harbor terrorism(1/n)

— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) September 18, 2016

We remain defiant and will not let these cowardly acts weaken our resolve as a sovereign nation state. (2/n)

— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) September 18, 2016

Those responsible for this act of terrorism will not go unpunished. Jai Hind!! (n/n)

— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) September 18, 2016

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We don’t believe that it is a terrorist attack, it is planned attack by Pakistan. No need to talk, now we should take some rigid actions. If it doesn’t stop now people will turn against the government, says Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena.

Strongly condemn outrageous terrorist attack on Army base in Uri; tributes to brave soldiers who made supreme sacrifice #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) September 18, 2016

India will not be cowed down by such attacks, we will thwart the evil designs of terrorists and their backers #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) September 18, 2016

Strongly condemn Uri attack. Attack seems to be aimed at triggering fresh violence and creating a war-like situation in the region. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and also pray for early recovery of those injured in the attack, says J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti.

J&K has always been worst victim of Indo-Pak hostility and its people have been paying a colossal price for same for past over six, J&K CM adds.

Security increased near Attari border for the Beating Retreat ceremony in wake of Uri attack.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar leaves for Srinagar.

On my way to Srinagar.

— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) September 18, 2016

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We strongly condemn the terror attack in Uri, J&K. Our thoughts are with the families of the brave soldiers who lost their lives #UriAttack

— Rich Verma (@USAmbIndia) September 18, 2016

Saddened to hear of the cowardly attack in Uri. Prayers for the families of our martyred soldiers. & may the terrorists b punished soon!

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) September 18, 2016

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Condemn the cowardly terror attack on Army camp at Uri. I salute the brave martyrs for their supreme sacrifice.

— Manohar Parrikar (@manoharparrikar) September 18, 2016

Pakistan is a terrorist state and it should be identified and isolated as such.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016

There are definite and conclusive indications that the perpetrators of Uri attack were highly trained, heavily armed and specially equipped.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016

Deeply distressed at the terror incident in Uri and the loss of 17 brave soldiers martyred. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016

My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers. Those behind this terror incident would be brought to justice.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016

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High level security meet at HM Rajnath Singh's residence in Delhi, ends.

PM Narendra Modi condemns terror attack in Uri, assures the nation that perpetrators would not go unpunished.

We strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Uri. I assure the nation that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2016

We salute all those martyred in Uri. Their service to the nation will always be remembered. My thoughts are with the bereaved families.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2016

We salute all those martyred in Uri. Their service to the nation will always be remembered. My thoughts are with the bereaved families.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2016

I strongly condemn the cowardly attack by terrorists on Indian army camp in Uri & express my condolences to the family of martyrs.

— Dr Raman Singh (@drramansingh) September 18, 2016

HM Shri Rajnath Singh reviewing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of terror attack in Uri pic.twitter.com/29zjd1Xz84

— HMO India (@HMOIndia) September 18, 2016

Army chief Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag reaches Srinagar airport.

Alert sounded in Punjab after terrorist attack in Uri, extra vigil along the international border.

NSA Ajit Doval, home secretary, defence secretary, DGMO, DG CRPF, RAW chief and special director of Intelligence Bureau present at high-level meet at HM's residence.

condemn the brutal & cowardly attack on our Jawans #UriAttack My deepest condolences to their families. It's time to unite and fight back .

— Sadananda Gowda (@DVSBJP) September 18, 2016

Congress President, Smt. Sonia Gandhi has expressed shock and deep distress over the martyrdom of Indian Soldiers in the dastardly...

— INC India (@INCIndia) September 18, 2016

...terrorist attack in Uri. Describing the cowardly terror attack as a deplorable affront on our national conscience, Smt. Gandhi...

— INC India (@INCIndia) September 18, 2016

...expressed the hope that the perpetrators of this dastardly attack & the forces behind them will be severely dealt with & brought to book.

— INC India (@INCIndia) September 18, 2016

Terrible news from Uri, 17 soldiers killed & many injured. May their souls rest in peace. Prayers for their families as also for the injured

— Omar Abdullah (@abdullah_omar) September 18, 2016

High-level security meet to take place at HM Rajnath Singh's residence shortly.

Clear these are attempts to destabilise internal peace and harmony in country, says Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Unfortunately our 17 soldiers lost their lives. Attack took place at the administrative section, fire broke out in the tents and building because of the firing. Firing stopped after 8, says MoS for Defence Subhash Bhamre.

Rajnath Singh has briefed PM Narendra Modi on Uri encounter, as per ANI.

Government very serious over infiltration in J&K from Pakistan. This is a big conspiracy against India. Separatists, militants, Pakistan part of a conspiracy against India, to create tension in our areas, says Deputy J&K CM Nirmal Singh.

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issues alert for all airports across the country in wake of the terrorist attack in Uri.

We are with the forces, the protectors of our nation who keep it united, says former J&K CM and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Mourning the loss of 17 jawans in the terror attack today. Our preparedness, defences and firepower need urgent review, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.

Strongly condemn the militant attack on Army base in Uri. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the bravehearts martyred in the attack

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) September 18, 2016

Administrative base had large strength of troops of units turning over after tour of duty who were stationed in tents/temporary shelters which caught fire, and resulted in heavy casualties in Uri, says Army.

We are not tolerating such kind of things and will not do so in the future. Giving appropriate response, says Hansraj Ahir.

Pakistan is irritated at the moment, because they failed in their attempt to execute such an activity here on Eid, says Hansraj Ahir, (MoS, Home), as per ANI.

Gen Dalbir Singh #COAS on his way to Srinagar. RM also to follow. #JKOps

— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) September 18, 2016

#JKOps Please find a statement attached on the operation at Uri in J&K @adgpi pic.twitter.com/9I90qRiEWT

— NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) September 18, 2016

Army’s combing operation underway.

#JKOps Four terrorists killed in counter-terrorist operation at Uri. 17 soldiers make the supreme sacrifice. Combing ops in prog @adgpi

— NorthernComd.IA (@NorthernComd_IA) September 18, 2016

Defence Minister Parrikar to visit Srinagar today in wake of the terror attack in Uri.

Army's Northern Command says 17 soldiers killed in Uri terror attack. 

Army Chief Gen Dalbir Singh to visit Kashmir in the wake of terror attack in Uri.

Army casualties are being feared.

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Four militants killed in Uri terror attack, says Army spokesperson.

High level security meet to take place at HM Rajnath Singh's residence at 12:15 pm today, senior MHA and MoD officials to attend the meet.

Keeping the situation of Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016

I have given instructions to the Home Secretary and other senior officers in MHA to closely monitor the situation in Jammu and Kashmir

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016

Spoke to Governor & CM of Jammu & Kashmir regarding the terror attack in Uri. They have apprised me of the security situation in the state.

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh postpones visit to Russia and US due to Kashmir terror attack.

Helicopters from Army's 19 divisional headquarters in Baramulla have been pressed into service.

So far 10 Army personnel with burn and bullet injuries have been evacuated from the encounter site, PTI quoted sources as saying.

Terror struck an Army camp in North Kashmir when militants stormed a battalion headquarters in the wee hours on Sunday.

The Army camp is located barely few metres away from the Army's Brigade Headquarters in Uri town, 102 kms from Srinagar.

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