At least two terrorists were killed when they entered an Army camp in Pulwama and opened fire on the armed forces killing three army including an officer in the early hours on Thursday.

The Kupwara army camp is located close to the Line of Control. With winters receding and summer setting in, the terrorists could well have infiltrated from across the border.

The Army PRO confirmed that an Indian Army officer is among the three personnel martyred in the attack. In a statement issued, the Army said: Terrorists attacked an Army garrison in Panjgam. Two terrorists have been killed. Three soldiers, including an officer, have been martyred. A search operation is underway.

The search operations are continuing in the area as firing was reportedly heard in a location a little ahead of the camp, indicating that there could be more than two terrorists and some were hiding in the area.

Five jawans injured at the army camp have been rushed to Srinagar where they are being provided medical assistance. Reports have said that the army has suffered significant casualties but a confirmation is awaited.

The exchange of fire came to an end at the army camp after a fierce gun battle between the terrorists and the army for over an hour.

The attack also signals the trouble that could well lie ahead given that it’s now summer in the Valley, that makes it easy for terrorists to cross over the LoC as the snow level is reduced compared to the winter season.

The camp that was attacked was an artillery base that was deployed close the LoC. According to Major Genera (Retired) Ashok Mehta, the security personnel deployed at the artillery base are not well trained to tackle terrorists as their primary focus is on maintaining the artillery at the base.

Details coming in from the attack say that firing took place for over an hour before the security personnel could neutralize the two terrorists.

Jammu and Kashmir police have confirmed the attack to PTI. The attack reportedly took place at around 4am this morning. It was not immediately know which side the terrorists entered the army camp from.