Terror attack on GREF camp in J-K's Akhnoor, 3 personnel killed

January 09, 2017 07:48

Three General Reserve Engineer Force personnel lost their lives on Monday morning in an attack on the BRO GREF camp in army district of Akhnoor, reports said.

The gunshots were heard around 7 am on Monday.

According to reports the area has been cordoned off. More details are awaited.

The GREF camp in Akhnoor is in the military area and it is not accessible to civilians.

General Reserve Engineer Force or GREF, along with Border Roads Engineering Service, form the parent cadre of the Border Roads Organisation.

BRO is the organisation responsible for development and maintenance of road networks in India's border areas and friendly neighbouring countries.

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