Pulwama, Feb 20 (KNS): A paramilitary CRPF personnel was Saturday killed while ten more personnel sustained injuries after suspected militants attacked on CRPF convoy here at Pampore area near EDI building.
Police sources told KNS that a head constable of CRPF identified as Bhulla Singh of 144 battallion has died of his bullet injuries suffered in the militant attack.
SP Awantipora, Muhammad Irshad told KNS that the police is evacuating the employees trapped in the EDI building.
He said that three to four militants are hiding in the EDI building.
CRPF spokesman, Bhavnesh Kumar told KNS that there are unconfirmed reports that a CRPF personnel has lost his life but the same has not been confirmed so far.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
He said that 11 CRPF personnel have been injured in the militant attack, and among those injured personnel eight have been shifted to hospital for treatment.
“The militants after attacking CRPF convey are hiding in EDI building where more than hundred employees have been trapped,” he said.
He said that the forces have stopped firing and are currently evacuating the employees in EDI.
Meanwhile, clashes between youth and forces broke out in Pampore. (KNS)