Srinagar: Two Jammu and Kashmir policemen were killed and 12 others injured by militants in the high-security Pantha Chowk area, on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday evening.
The slain policemen have been identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ghulam Hassan of Ramban district and Selection Grade Constable Shafique Ali of Reasi district. The condition of four of the injured personnel is reported to be critical.
Reportedly, two militants managed to come to the road to open fire at the police bus from the front, shattering the vehicle’s windshield.
The militants whose number is believed to be two, managed to escape after carrying out the dastardly attack.
The attack has taken place three days after two policemen were killed in Bandipora district.
The area was cordoned off, but so far, no contact has been established with the militants.
Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh has called the attack a cowardly act because the armed police personnel are not directly involved in fighting insurgency.
The perpetrators of this militant attack would soon be brought to justice, he said.
