Srinagar, Dec 13: Two cops were killed and 12 others injured in a militant attack in Zewan area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said.
A police spokesman said on Twitter: “Among the injured police personnel, 01 ASI & a Selection Grade Constable #succumbed to their injuries & attained #martyrdom. Further details shall follow.”
“Terrorists fired upon a police vehicle near Zewan in Pantha Chowk area of #Srinagar. 14 personnel #injured in the attack. All the injured personnel evacuated to hospital. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow.”
#SrinagarTerrorAttack: Among the injured police personnel, 01 ASI & a Selection Grade Constable #succumbed to their injuries & attained #martyrdom. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/VPe0Pwoyfy
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) December 13, 2021
Earlier, reports that militants fired indiscriminately at the vehicle of 9th battalion Indian Reserve Police (IRP) in Zewan area on Pantha Chowk-Khonmoh road.
They said the area has been cordoned off and a massive search launched to nab the attackers.