Two policemen killed in militant attack in the heart of Srinagar
A Senior police official told IBNS on phone that some militants attacked police party of Zadibal Police Station in the Hazratbal area of central Srinagar when it was on daily routine duty.
"Two cops, including an officer, lost their lives, while some others were injured,” he said.
The slain policemen are ASI Nazeer Ahmad and Constable Bashir Ahmad.
The attack reportedly took place in a thickly populated area.
More details are awaited.
(Re[porting by Saleem Iqbal Qadri)
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