Srinagar, July 12(KNS): An ASI was killed, while two other policemen were injured after militants opened fire on Lal Bazar Hazratbal road in Central Kashmir's Srinagar district on Tuesday evening, police said.
Kashmir Police zone informed in a tweet that the terrorists fired at a police naka party in Lal Bazar area of Srinagar, injuring three police personnel. They were rushed to a hospital, where ASI Ahmad succumbed to his injuries.
In an another tweet, it informed that ASI Mushtaq Ahmad succumbed to his injuries & 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," it said.
Meanwhile, police have cordoned off the area and launched a search for the Militants involved in the act.(KNS).