Three Jammu and Kashmir armed police personnel have died and 11 have been injured after two terrorists attacked a police bus near a police camp on the outskirts of Srinagar on Monday evening, police said. While two policemen died on Monday, a constable succumbed to injuries on Tuesday morning. The bus, which was carrying 25 personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police’s 9th Battalion, was attacked by terrorists near Zewan in Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar.
The deceased police personnel have been identified as Assistant Sub Inspector Ghulam Hassan and Selection Grade Constable Safique Ali. The third is Constable Rameez Ahmad.
In a tweet, the police stated, “#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”.
News 18