Three jawans killed as militants attack Army camp in Nagrota near Jammu

Three jawans were killed and three injured after a fierce gun battle broke out on early Tuesday morning when militants opened fire in an Army camp in Nagrota near Jammu.

One of the holed up militants is believed to be killed. Sources say two to three militants are still at large and have taken positions and are holed up inside concrete structures.

Local officials said the militants appeared in the area between 5.30 a.m. and 6 a.m. and attacked a nearby Army camp. “Fierce firing is on in the area,” they added.

All schools in Nagrota have been closed for the day.