Sep 18, The United Kingdom in strong words today condemned the terrorist attack on J&K’s Uri which claimed the lives of 20 soldiers and injured 27 and came out in support of India.

“I offer my deepest condolences to the victims and their families and friends. The UK condemns all forms of terrorism, and stands shoulder to shoulder with India in the fight against terrorism, and in bringing the perpetrators to justice,” stated Boris Johnson, Foreign Secretary in a statement.

US strongly condemns terrorist attack

The United States condemned the terrorist attack at the Army administrative base in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Uri which killed 17 soldiers.

“The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on an Indian army base in Kashmir during the early morning of September 18,” read the statement.

The US came out in support of India stating, “The United States is committed to our strong partnership with the Indian government to combat terrorism”.

“We extend our condolences to the victims and their families,” the State Department Spokesman John Kirby said.

Meanwhile, the US Ambassador to India Richard Verma also tweeted condemning the attack.

Heavily armed terrorists today stormed a battalion headquarters of the Army in North Kashmir’s Uri town, killing 17 jawans and injuring 19 others. Four terrorists were killed by the security forces. Combing operations are underway at the base.