Militants fire at a police check-post in Srinagar

A 56-year-old police officer was killed and two personnel were injured when terrorists attacked a police team on the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, officials said.

The incident occurred around 7.15 pm when the terrorists fired at a police check-post in the Lal Bazaar area, the officials said.

They said an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Mushtaq Ahmad was killed while Constables Fayaz Ahmad and Abu Bakar were injured in the attack. The injured cops were rushed to a hospital. The officials said a search operation has been launched in the area to nab the attackers.

“ASI Mushtaq Ahmad succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. We pay rich tribute to the martyr for his supreme sacrifice made in the line of duty. Other two injured personnel are being treated,” tweeted the Kashmir Zone Police. Various political parties and leaders condemned the attack.

Courtesy: The Tribune India :12th July , 2022