17 Soldiers killed in Uri attack: PM Modi warns of strict action, Rajnath calls Pakistan a 'terror state'
Strongly Condemning the terror attack in Uri, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on 18 September lashed out at Pakistan branding it as a 'terrorist state', adding that he was extremely disappointed by Islamabad's continued support to terrorism and terrorist groups.
Rajnath, who chaired a high-level meeting at his residence over the terror attack, stated that he has apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding the deliberations of the security review meeting this afternoon.
Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured, Rajnath expressed his condolences to the families of the slain soldiers, assuring that those behind the terror incident would be brought to justice.
Branding Pakistan as a 'terrorist state' and stating that it should be identified and isolated as such, the Home Minister added that there are definite and conclusive indications that the perpetrators of Uri attack were highly trained, heavily armed and specially equipped.
Also read: PM Modi condemns Uri attack, says those responsible will be punished
Also read:BJP slams Pakistan, blames LeT for Uri attackKeeping in view of the ongoing unrest in the valley Rajnath Singh also postponed his visit to Russia and USA.
Keeping the situation of Jammu and Kashmir in mind and in the wake of terror attack in Uri, I have postponed my visits to Russia and the USA
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
Deeply distressed at the terror incident in Uri and the loss of 17 brave soldiers martyred. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers. Those behind this terror incident would be brought to justice.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
Pakistan is a terrorist state and it should be identified and isolated as such.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
There are definite and conclusive indications that the perpetrators of Uri attack were highly trained, heavily armed and specially equipped.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
I am deeply disappointed with Pakistan’s continued and direct support to terrorism and terrorist groups.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
I have apprised the PM Shri @narendramodi regarding the deliberations of the security review meeting held at my residence this afternoon
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 18, 2016
Earlier in the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed it as a cowardly attack and asserted that those who were behind the despicable attack will not go unpunished.
We strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Uri. I assure the nation that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2016
We strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Uri. I assure the nation that those behind this despicable attack will not go unpunished.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2016
Have spoken to HM & RM on the situation. RM will go to J&K himself to take stock of the situation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 18, 2016
The Uri attack took place during early hours of 18 September in which 17 Army jawans were killed and four terrorists were neutralised in the encounter.
The officials also recovered four AK 47 rifles, four Under Barrel Grenade Launchers and other war like stores from the four slain terrorists.
--With Agency inputs
First published: 18 September 2016, 16:01 IST
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