PM condemns Uri attack, says those responsible won't go unpunished

September 18, 2016 14:03

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemned the Uri attack in which 17 jawans martyred.

"We strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Uri. I assure the nation that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished,' Modi said in a series of tweets.

"We salute all those martyred in Uri. Their service to the nation will always be remembered. My thoughts are with the bereaved families,' he added.

"Have spoken to HM (home minister) & RM (defence minister) on the situation. RM will go to J&K himself to take stock of the situation,' he said.

Seventeen jawans were killed and 19 others injured as heavily armed militants stormed a battalion headquarters of the force in North Kashmir's Uri town.

Four militants involved in the terror strike were killed by the army.

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