Terrorists Attack Army Base Camp In Tangdhar

Tangdhar:  Heavy firing is on at an army base in Tangdhar near the border in Jammu and Kashmir after an attack by group of heavily-armed terrorists this morning.

At around 7.40 this morning, three to four terrorists positioned themselves at a mountainous ridge near the camp, which is located near the Line of Control. The terrorists also threw grenades.

An army oil depot caught fire.

The army has launched a counter offensive. There are about 80 soldiers in the base.

Army sources say the terrorists have been firing from a distance. There are no reports of casualties.

About 100 km away in Manigah in Kupwara, anti-terror operations have been on for about two weeks. Last week, 38-year-old army colonel Santosh Mahadik was killed in an encounter with terrorists in the region.(Agencies)