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Terror attack on police bus near Srinagar: 12 security personnel injured, 2 martyred

All injured personnel have been rushed to various hospitals. The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is underway to track down and nab the assailants.

New Delhi: A major terror attack took place near Srinagar’s Zewar area on Monday. According to the early reports, 14 security personnel were injured in the firing. Two police personnel are reported to have succumbed to the injuries. Terrorists fired upon a police vehicle near a police camp at Zewan on the outskirts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

The injured personnel have been evacuated to an Army Hospital where are undergoing treatment at an Army Hospital, according to Kashmir Zone Police.

Earlier The Kashmir Zone Police tweeted: “#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.”
One ASI and a Selection Grade Constable succumbed to their injuries in the attack that took place in the Pantha Chowk area of the city, Police said.

All injured personnel have been rushed to various hospitals. The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is underway to track down and nab the assailants.

1 ASI and 1 Selection Grade Constable succumbed to their injuries in the attack that took place in the Pantha Chowk area of the city, J&K police said.

More details awaited.