Jaitley salutes soldiers slain in Kupwara army camp attack

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Two terrorists were eliminated and combing operations were launched to ensure no untoward elements were left in the vicinity.

Defence Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: File)

New Delhi: Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday joined the nation in mourning the death of three Indian Army soldiers, who were killed in a terrorist attack at an Army camp in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir.

Meanwhile, reports of stone pelting have emerged from locations near to the site of the Army camp attack.

At least three soldiers including an Army officer lost their lives.

The injured soldiers were airlifted to Army's 92 Base Hospital for treatment.

Two terrorists were eliminated and combing operations were launched to ensure no untoward elements were left in the vicinity.

The political fraternity has come together in condemning the attack and also in paying their tributes to the slain soldiers.

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