2016 Baramulla attack

The 2016 Baramulla attack refers to a coordinated militant assault that occurred on October 2, 2016, in Baramulla, a town in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which targeted a police station and an army camp, was carried out by a group of armed militants affiliated with Pakistan-based terrorist organizations. Initial reports indicated that the assailants attempted to infiltrate the military complex, resulting in a prolonged exchange of gunfire. Indian security forces responded swiftly to neutralize the attackers, leading to the deaths of several militants. The incident heightened tensions in the region, exacerbated by ongoing conflicts related to separatism and terrorism in Kashmir, and prompted a strong condemnation from the Indian government.