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Three ‘fidayeens’, who were gunned down by army in Kaluchak. - Excelsior/Ashok

All 3 terrorists shot dead after about 4 hour long gun-fight
30 killed in worst ever fidayeen attack, 48 injured
Women, children targeted in army’s family quarters
7 killed in HRTC bus, another hurt; others flee to safety
Ultras board bus after infiltrating through IB
Saxena, Farooq visit Kaluchak; meet injured in Army Hospital
HP Transport Minister, DC, SSP Kangra visit spot

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, May 14: Atleast 30 persons including army personnel, their family members and seven passengers of a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus were killed and 48 others were injured in the worst ever attack by three ‘fidayeens’ (suicide squads) inside the army quarters at Kalu- chak, about 10 kms from here on Jammu-Pathankote national highway this morning. All three fidayeens, who were wearing army uniforms and were suspected to be the Pakistanis, were shot dead by the troops sent-in to the spot from Kalu Chak Cantonment.........more

Kaluchak incident puts efficiency of Nakas
to a big question mark!

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, May 14: The "defunct" Nakas on National Highway (NH) right from Lakhanpur to Satwari are also the contributor to the Fidayeens’ attack on Army Camp at Kaluchak this morning..........more

A nightmare at Kaluchak
Some slept not to wake-up, others woke-up
to sleep for-ever

By Mohinder Verma

JAMMU, May 14: For some of them it was the time to wake up, but were forced to sleep for ever. They were caught unawares on the morning of May 14 when the merchants of death were knocking at their door-steps. They would have not even dreamed that their end would be so barbaric and inhumane...........more

Pak trying to sabotage elections: Governor
Incidents like Kaluchak won't bring India, Pak closer: CM

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, May 14: The Governor Mr G C Saxena has said that Pakistan aided terrorist by indulging in mindless killings in the region are trying to sabotage the coming elections but their acts would never lower the morale of the security forces and the people here.........more

‘Civilian casualties have come down’
No possibility of another Kargil: Corps Commander

SRINAGAR, May 14: Ruling out the possibility of another Kargil type situation on the northern borders, Lt General V G Patankar, General Officer Commanding 15 Corps, said that troops are ready for any eventuality...........more

Rocca condemns Jammu attack
India blames Pak for tension

NEW DELHI, May 14: Squarely blaming Pakistan for the current tension in the region, India today unequivocally conveyed to the United States that there was no question of de-escalation on the border until Islamabad meaningfully addresses New Delhi’s concerns on terrorism..........more

5 terrorists, jawan killed; 3 injured

Excelsior Correspondent

RAJOURI, May 14: Five terrorist and an army jawan were killed and three other soldiers were injured in two separate encounters at Kalakote and Thanna Mandi today.....more

Reviews situation in Leh; Kargil
Fernandes visiting Jammu today

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, May 14: Defence Minister, Mr George Fernandes arrived here today on an unscheduled visit to take stock of the armed forces preparedness in Leh and Kargil areas........more

Sonia visiting Jammu today

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, May 14: AICC (I) president Sonia Gandhi has condemned the fidayeen attack at Kaluchak and is arriving here tomorrow afternoon on a day’s visit. She is scheduled to visit Kaluchak, the site of today’s fidayeen attack and later the Military Hospital in Satwari, where the injured were being treated........more

US, UK refuse to declare HM a terrorist group.....

SPO killed in blast.....

Call for bandh today....

Schools, colleges closed down....

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