Militants shoot at J-K leader's security men, snatch rifle

May 25, 2016 18:50

In another attack in Kashmir, militants fired at the personal security officer of a National Conference leader in Pulwama town. A senior police officer said the cop escaped unhurt, but the militants snatched his AK-47 rifle. However, another policeman was critically injured and has been hospitalised. A massive manhunt has been launched to nab the militants.

Former J-K CM Omar Abdullah tweeted: "The PSO of my District President Pulwama has been injured in a militant attack. Hope he makes a complete & swift recovery."

Just two days ago, militants shot at and killed three cops in Srinagar. Security in the capital city has been beefed up following the incidents.

-- Mukhtar Ahmad/Rediff.com in Srinagar

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