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Kashmir: Suicide attackers hit Indian army camp in Srinagar | |
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Suspected militants have attacked an Indian army camp in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said. | Suspected militants have attacked an Indian army camp in Srinagar in Indian-administered Kashmir, officials said. |
Three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured in the attack, which began at 04:00 local time (22:30 GMT Monday). | Three Border Security Force (BSF) personnel were injured in the attack, which began at 04:00 local time (22:30 GMT Monday). |
Authorities say security forces continue to exchange gunfire with the attackers. | Authorities say security forces continue to exchange gunfire with the attackers. |
The camp is located just outside the international airport in Srinagar - a heavily fortified area. | The camp is located just outside the international airport in Srinagar - a heavily fortified area. |
Airport officials told the BBC that flight operations are on hold and no employees, passengers or vehicles are being allowed to go towards the airport. | |
The attackers are still on the camp's premises, holed up in a building, according to BSF officials. | The attackers are still on the camp's premises, holed up in a building, according to BSF officials. |
Police have called it a suicide attack and also say that one body, suspected to be that of one of the attackers, has been found so far, the Press Trust of India reported. | Police have called it a suicide attack and also say that one body, suspected to be that of one of the attackers, has been found so far, the Press Trust of India reported. |