Terrorists Open Fire at Police Party in Srinagar’s Lal Bazar Area; One Killed, Two Injured

Terrorists attack J&K Police Naka in Lal Bazaar of Srinagar. Three cops injured in the terrorist attack. Rushed to the hospital. One cop is believed to be serious. Area has been cordoned off.

Published date india.com Updated: July 12, 2022 9:37 PM IST
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Srinagar: Terrorists open fired at Jammu and Kashmir Police Naka in Lal Bazaar of Srinagar on Monday. According to the reports, one cop has been killed in the attack while two others are critically injured. The victim was identified as ASI Mushtaq Ahmad.

In a tweet, the Jammu and Kashmir police said, “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. Further details shall follow.”

Earlier, the Kashmir Zone Police had confirmed that terrorists attacked a police party in Srinagar, injrin three cops.
“#Terrorists fired upon police naka party at Lal Bazar area of #Srinagar city. In this #terror incident, three police personnel got injured & they have been shifted to hospital. Area has been cordoned. Further details shall follow.” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.

Earlier on Monday, the ADGP Kashmir said that a terrorist belonging to the proscribed Jasih-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit, identified as Kaiser Koka and active since 2018, was trapped in an encounter in Awantipora.

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A joint cordon-and-search operation was launched by the Police, Army and CRPF on specific information regarding the presence of terrorists in Awantipora that led to the killing of two terrorists.

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