Srinagar, Mar 15 (KNS): A policeman guarding the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Dr Anwar Khan Thursday sustained injuries after militants fired upon them in at Khonmoh area in the outskirts of Srinagar city.
Police said that the militants fired upon the PSOs of political activist Dr Anwar Khan while the latter was visiting Arsh institute at Khonmoh area in the outskirts of Srinagar city.
“The incident happened outside the institute where the PSOs were present,” police spokesman said.
He said that the PSOs of the protected person repulsed the attack while exhibiting extreme caution to avoid any collateral damage leading the militants to flee from the spot.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
“In the incident, one PSO namely Bilal Ahmad has sustained minor injuries,” he said, adding that the suspected area has been cordoned off by police and security forces and is being searched.
“As per recent update contact has been established, militants are holed up,” he said, adding that the case under relevant sections has been registered and investigation is in progress. (KNS)