Uri attack: Afghan Prez calls up Modi; extends support in fight against terrorism

20 September, New Delhi

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani today condemned the terror attack in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir and expressed his country’s solidarity with India in rooting out terrorism.

Mr Ghani spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over phone and condoled the terror attack in Uri, a Prime Minister’s Office statement said.

He strongly condemned the cross-border terrorism and conveyed Afghanistan’s solidarity and support with India against all actions to eliminate this threat.

Mr Ghani also expressed condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers. Mr Modi thanked Mr Ghani for his support.

On Sunday, four heavily armed terrorists attacked the Army camp close to the headquarters of the 12th Brigade at Uri in Baramulla district, leaving 18 soldiers dead and several others injured. It was one of the deadliest terror attacks on security forces in recent times in the state.