June 2013 Srinagar attack
| 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 Jawans |
Non-fatal injuries | 19 |
| Perpetrators | Hizbul Mujahideen[1] |
| Defenders | Indian Army and CRPF |
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June 2013 Srinagar attack was an attack on Indian Army convoy by the militants in Haiderpura area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir in which eight jawans were killed.[2]
Attack
The attack took place in Hyderpura when Army trucks were travelling from Leh on Baramullah-Jammu National highway.[3] The attack came as a day ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh visit to the Srinagar.
See also
References
- ↑ Press Trust of India (June 24, 2013). "Terrorists target Army convoy in Srinagar; Hizbul claims responsibility". Business Standard. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
- ↑ "8 jawans killed, 19 injured in militant attack in Srinagar". Tehelka.com. June 24, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-29.
- ↑ "Army convoy attacked in Srinagar, 2 deaths feared". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2013-06-24.
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