ASI Killed, Two Constables Injured in Terrorist Attack in Srinagar

Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Mushtaq Ahmad was killed while the two constables, Fayaz Ahmad and Abu Bakar, were injured in the attack.

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Assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Mushtaq Ahmad was killed while the two constables, Fayaz Ahmad and Abu Bakar, were injured in the attack.

asi killed two constables injured in terrorist attack in srinagar

Jammu and Kashmir police. Representative image. Photo: PTI

Srinagar: A Jammu and Kashmir police officer was killed and two others injured when terrorists attacked a police team on the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, officials said.

The incident happened around 7:15 pm, when the terrorists fired upon the police naka at the Lal Bazar area, the officials said.

They said an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Mushtaq Ahmad was killed while the two constables, Fayaz Ahmad and Abu Bakar, were injured in the attack.

The injured cops were rushed to a hospital.

"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," Kashmir Zone Police wrote on Twitter.

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