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Samba attack: Two terrorists have been neutralized, says Parrikar

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ANI New Delhi

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said two terrorists have been neutralized following the attack on an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district, adding that the search operation is still on.

"Two terrorists have been neutralized as of now, the search operation is still on," Parrikar said.

"This year we have neutralized 24-26 terrorists until now, with only one casualty on our side, the exchange of fire is low on LoC," he added.

The security forces have gunned down a terrorist responsible for the attack on an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district.

According to Army sources, the search for the other terrorist is on.

 

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh had earlier assured that all necessary actions are being followed with regard to the militant attack on an army camp in Samba.

The Samba attack has come less than 24 hours after six people, including two militants, were killed in an attack on the Rajbagh police station in the state's Kathua district.

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First Published: Mar 21 2015 | 2:09 PM IST

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