Srinagar: Two policemen died after militants attacked a police convoy in the Gulshan Chowk area of Bandipora district in North Kashmir on Friday.
The injured personnel, who were reported to have suffered bullet wounds, succumbed to their injuries while being taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, said hospital sources.
The whole area has been cordoned off and a massive search has been initiated to nab the attackers.
The two cops killed in the attack were identified as Grade Constable Mohd Sultan and Constable Fayaz Ahmed.
"Terrorists fired upon a police party at Gulshan Chowk area of Bandipora. In this terror incident, 02 police personnel namely SgCT Mohd Sultan & Ct Fayaz Ahmad got injured & attained martyrdom. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow.", the police said in their tweet.
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"No words are strong enough to condemn the heinous terrorist attack on our brave JK Police jawans SgCT Mohd Sultan & Ct Fayaz Ahmad at Bandipora. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs.
We are firmly resolved to avenge this barbaric action by the enemies of peace & determined to completely dismantle the terror ecosystem. J&K administration will extend all possible support to martyrs families.", Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Jammu & Kashmir tweeted out later on Friday in reference to the incident.
