The 'Uri attack' in the state of Jammu and Kashmir was carried out by four heavily armed terrorists. On which date did it happen?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) 18 September, 2016
Explanation:
• The Uri attack occurred on 18 September 2016, when four heavily armed terrorists ambushed an Indian Army brigade headquarters in Uri, near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The attack resulted in the martyrdom of 19 Indian Army soldiers and left several others injured.
• It was carried out by the terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
• In response to this attack, the Indian Army conducted Surgical Strikes against terrorist launch pads across the LoC on 29 September 2016.
Information Booster:
• Location: Uri is located in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Aftermath: The attack led to a severe diplomatic escalation between India and Pakistan and the boycott of the 19th SAARC Summit scheduled in Islamabad.
• Movie: The Bollywood film "Uri: The Surgical Strike" (2019) is based on these events.
Additional Knowledge:
(a) 25 September, 2016: Not a significant date related to the attack; however, on this day, Pakistan offered a denial of involvement at the UN.
(c) 18 August, 2016: This date is incorrect; the attack happened exactly one month later.