June 2013 Srinagar attack

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June 2013 Srinagar attack
LocationSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Date24 June 2013
4:30 pm (IST)
TargetArmy convoy
Attack type
Shooting
Deaths8
Injured19
DefendersIndian Army and CRPF

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]

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 Srinagar.

References[edit]

  1. Press Trust of India (24 June 2013). "Terrorists target Army convoy in Srinagar; Hizbul claims responsibility". Business Standard. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
  2. "8 jawans killed, 19 injured in militant attack in Srinagar". Tehelka.com. 24 June 2013. Retrieved 29 June 2013.
  3. "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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