India: 2 policemen killed, 12 injured in Srinagar attack

Srinagar: In a major attack on security forces, two Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel were killed and 12 others were injured when terrorists fired on a police bus on outskirts of Srinagar city on Monday evening, police said.

Police sources said the incident was reported from the Pantha Chowk area, on the outskirts of Srinagar city.

“Two policemen were killed and 12 others injured in this attack. The area has been cordoned off,” a source said, adding that the bus was carrying personnel of Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police’s 9th Battalion.

The injured personnel have been evacuated to an Army Hospital where are undergoing treatment at an Army Hospital, according to Kashmir Zone Police.

Earlier The Kashmir Zone Police tweeted: “#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. @JmuKmrPolice.”

One ASI and a Selection Grade Constable succumbed to their injuries in the attack that took place in the Pantha Chowk area of the city, Police said.

This is a major terrorist attack on the security forces in recent days and it has taken place in an area where many camps of the security forces are situated.