June 2013 Srinagar attack
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.[1]
| 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 Army and CRPF |
The attack took place near Hyderpora when army trucks were travelling from Leh on the Baramullah-Jammu National highway.[2] The attack came a day ahead of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Srinagar.
References
- "8 jawans killed, 19 injured in militant attack in Srinagar". Tehelka.com. 24 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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