Terrorists attack Army camp in Samba, one civilian dead

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Last Updated : Mar 21 2015 | 8:57 AM IST

A day after a policeman was killed in an attack on a police station in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, an Army camp was attacked by terrorists in Samba district of the state on Saturday morning.

According to reports, one civilian has died and another is said to be injured in the heavy exchange of firing between the terrorists and the security forces.

The terrorists, who failed to enter the camp, are reportedly hurling grenades inside the Army installation.

The Jammu-Pathankot highway has been sealed following the incident.

Nine people, including seven CRPF personnel, were injured in yesterday's attack on the Rajbagh police station.

Two militants were also shot dead by the security forces in the ensuing gun battle.

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First Published: Mar 21 2015 | 8:46 AM IST

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