2016 Pampore attack

Mass shooting in Jammu and Kashmir, India September 2024 April 2018 2016 Pampore attack Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Pampore, Jammu and Kashmir, India 25 June 2016 4:40 pm IST Mass shooting 8 officers, 2 perpetrators 22 3-4 militants Lashkar-e-Taiba AK-47, grenades Central Reserve Police Force The 2016 Pampore attack was an attack by militants of the Jihadist group, Lashkar-e-Taiba on 25 June 2016, near Frestabal area of Pampore on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir. Attack At around 16:40 on 25 June 2016, a Central Reserve Police Force convoy, consisting of six vehicles, was ambushed by three or four militants while en route from Pantha Chowk to Pampore. The convoy came under attack as it was slowing down at a bend in the highway in order to make a turn. Carrying AK-47s and grenades, the militants attacked a bus carrying over 40 CRPF officers, killing eight officers and injuring over 20 others, several critically. In the ensuing gun battle, two of the militants were killed. It was reported that one or two militants might have escaped.Eight CRPF men killed in Pampore attack, Lashkar-e-Toiba claims credit http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pampore-eight-crpf-men-killed-in-valley-attack-let-claims-credit-2876364/ 26 June 2016 The Indian Express 26 June 2016 Investigation Senior CRPF commanders who investigated the attack and examined the corpses of the two killed militants said the dead militants had shaved their bodies, a characteristic of fidayeen attackers. As the militants had 11 AK-47 magazines with them, they had clearly prepared for intensive fighting. According to CRPF officers, unexploded grenades recovered from the scene appeared similar to those used by the Pakistan Army. Investigators believed the militants had possibly infiltrated the area up to 10 days ago, possibly with assistance from other terrorist units or from locals.Militants had a lot of ammo, looked set for a long battle, says CRPF DG http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pampore-attack-militants-had-a-lot-of-ammo-looked-set-for-a-long-battle-says-crpf-dg-2878266/ 26 June 2016 The Indian Express 27 June 2016 Responsibility The terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba subsequently claimed responsibility, with a spokesman threatening more attacks in the future. Reactions Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti condemned the attack, saying, “The elements inimical to interests of J&K have always tried to derail the peace efforts and the latest militant strike at Pampore is again aimed at subverting the peace and development initiatives launched by the government." Home Minister Rajnath Singh condemned the attack, “An attempt is being made by these terrorists and our neighbouring country to destabilise India. I want to praise the bravery of our security men. I salute their courage. Terrorists attacked them deceitfully. But our security men killed those two terrorists successfully.”Pampore attack: Rajnath points fingers at Pak https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/pampore-attack-rajnath-points-fingers-at-pak-257212/ 26 June 2016 The Tribune India 27 June 2016 References Category:Lashkar-e-Taiba attacks Category:June 2016 crimes in Asia Category:June 2016 in India Category:2010s in Jammu and Kashmir Category:Terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir Category:2016 mass shootings in Asia Category:Pulwama district Category:Terrorist incidents in India in 2016 Category:Mass shootings in Jammu and Kashmir Category:Ambushes of the Kashmir conflict Category:Grenade attacks in Jammu and Kashmir Category:Islamic terrorist incidents in 2016 Category:2016 road incidents in Asia Category:Terrorist incidents on buses in India