Srinagar: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Sunday said he has asked Army Chief, Gen. Dalbir Singh, to take action against those responsible for the attack on the army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri town that left 17 soldiers dead.

"Reviewed situation in Kashmir following Uri attack with Army Chief and Commanders. Instructed to take firm action against those responsible," Parrikar said in a tweet. "The supreme sacrifice of 17 brave Soldiers will not go in vain. My salute to them," he said in another tweet.