Two Soldiers martyred in fidayeen attack at army camp in Jammu

Agencies

February 10, 2018

Srinagar, Feb 10: Two soldiers were killed while seven others, including family members of army personnel, were injured as a group of fidayeen (suicide) militants stormed an army camp in Sunjwan area on outskirts of Jammu city on Saturday.

Sources said two to three heavily armed militants, believed to be fidayeen, in a pre-dawn attack stormed Sunjwan army camp in Jammu city at around 4:55 am and opened a heavy volume of fire resulting in injuries to seven persons. They include an army major, two troopers, two women and two children.

"All the attackers later entered inside the camp of 36 Brigade and engaged the troops in a gun battle. Intermittent firing is still going on. Three fidayeen are believed to be inside the army camp. The area has been cordoned off and high alert has been issued in Jammu," they said.

State police chief Shesh Pal Vaid said the militants entered from the rear side of Sunjwan Army camp where family quarters are located.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu SD Singh Jamwal said that the militants have been trapped in one of the buildings. "Around 4:55 am suspicious movement was noticed by the sentry and his bunker was fired upon, the fire was retaliated. The number of militants isn't known, they've been cornered in one of the family quarters," he told reporters.

The attack is believed to be carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists. The army camp, spread over many acres, lies in the heart of Jammu along the Jammu-Pathankot highway. It has residential quarters as well as schools inside.

The administration has ordered the closure of all educational institutions within 500 metres of the camp. In 2003, militants had carried the attack in the same area in which 12 soldiers lost their lives and seven others were injured.

Pertinently, there was an intelligence input about the possible attack by 'Afzal-Guru squad' of Jaish on the fifth death anniversary of Afzal Guru, who was hanged in Tihar Jail on February 9, 2013.

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No rift, no rebel: Siddaramaiah–DKS stage a dramatic show of unity after high command push

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November 29,2025

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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