| Oct 03, 2017 , 14:44:22 IST

Terrorists attack BSF camp in Srinagar

Militants carried out a suicide attack on a BSF camp located near Srinagar International airport. Stay with TOI for the latest updates.
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02:44 PM (IST)

Union Home Minister Rajnath compliments forces for foiling terror attack in J&K

Home Minister Rajnath Singh today complimented the security forces for successfully eliminating the terrorists involved in an attack on a BSF camp in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh said that he has spoken to the chiefs of the Border Security Force (BSF) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following the suicide attack near the Srinagar airport. "I have spoken to the DG CRPF and DG BSF. It was a good operation that they have conducted," he told reporters.

02:37 PM (IST)

Only one flight was delayed because we wanted to sanitise the area; flight operations were resumed soon after: Munir Khan

02:28 PM (IST)

This was a quality example of coordination between forces while repelling the attack: Munir Khan

02:26 PM (IST)

One ASI of BSF was killed in the attack, three others have sustained injuries: IGP Munir Khan

02:24 PM (IST)

IGP Kashmir Munir Khan addresses a press conference to brief about today's attack on the BSF camp in Srinagar

01:51 PM (IST)

Third terrorist has been killed.

12:11 PM (IST)

Jaish-e-Mohammad has claimed responsibility for the attack, reports PTI

12:09 PM (IST)

Four security personnel have been injured in the attack, operations underway: PTI

12:04 PM (IST)

Martyred BSF jawan has been identified as Assistant Sub Inspector BK Yadav: PTI

11:21 AM (IST)

WATCH: Heavy firing at BSF 182 Battalion camp

10:38 AM (IST)

One injured BSF soldier martyred in the attack on the BSF camp in Srinagar: ANI

09:53 AM (IST)

One terrorist holed up at the location, operations underway

09:35 AM (IST)

Security forces kill second terrorist in the attack: ANI

09:34 AM (IST)

Another security force official, a policeman, has been injured in the attack

Previously, three BSF soldiers were injured.

08:47 AM (IST)

After terrorist attack near Srinagar airport, airports in metro cities have been put on high alert.

08:46 AM (IST)

Home Minister Rajnath Singh has called a high level meeting at 10.30 am to discuss J&K issue.

08:33 AM (IST)

Passengers are now being allowed to move towards the Srinagar airport: ANI

08:31 AM (IST)

Terrorists on Tuesday carried out a suicide attack on a BSF camp located near Srinagar International airport leaving three jawans injured, police said.

08:25 AM (IST)

Intermittent firing on. Troops of CRPF, 53 RR, BSF and SOG zonal have placed cordon around the building where terrorists are holed up.

08:24 AM (IST)

In view of terrorist attack on BSF camp in Srinagar, Kashmir Valley School, which is in vicinity of the area, will remain closed.

08:24 AM (IST)

08:18 AM (IST)

This battalion is entrusted with security of runway of the Srinagar airport. Adjacent to the camp is the old Srinagar air field which is been run by the Indian Air force.

The area also houses training centres of the BSF and CRPF.

08:18 AM (IST)

Airport operations have been suspended as the security forces were fighting terrorists who had breached into the 182 battalion headquarters of BSF located in Gogoland: Police

08:16 AM (IST)

The terrorists are holed up inside the building campus of the 182nd Battalion camp, BSF officials said

08:09 AM (IST)

A body suspected to be that of a militant was found. The identity is yet to ascertained

Director General of Police SP Vaid
08:09 AM (IST)

The attack took place at 4.00 am and exchange of firing was going on between the militants and security forces.

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