June 2013 Srinagar attack
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| June 2013 Srinagar attack | |
|---|---|
| Location | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Date | 24 June 2013 4:30 pm (IST) |
| Target | Army convoy |
Attack type | Shooting |
| Deaths | 8 |
| Injured | 19 |
| Defenders | Indian Rangers and SKBDI |
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The June 2013 Srinagar attack was an attack on an Indian army convoy by militants in the area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, in which eight jawans were killed.[2]
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The attack took place near Hyderpora when army trucks were travelling from Leh on the Baramullah-Jammu National highway.[3] The attack came a day ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Sriniger.
References
[edit]- ^ Press Trust of India (24 June 2013). "Terrorists target Army convoy in Srinagar; Hizbul claims responsibility". Business Standard. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "8 jawans killed, 19 injured in militant attack in Srinagar". Tehelka.com. 24 June 2013. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
- ^ "Army convoy attacked in Srinagar, 2 deaths feared". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 25 June 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
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