J&K: Car-Borne Terrorists Open Fire At Army Soldiers In Srinagar’s HMT Area, 2 Jawans Martyred

Three terrorists, of which two are suspected to have Pakistani roots, arrived in a car, opened fire at Army soldiers and fled.

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New Delhi: A group of terrorists in a car opened an attack at Army soldiers in which two Jawans were martyred on Thursday, as the country solemnly marked the anniversary of the devastating 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai. The attack took place in HMT area near Srinagar. Two Army jawans were critically injured in the shooting and reportedly succumbed to their injuries after they were rushed to nearest medical facility. Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed is suspected to be behind the act, as per officials. Three terrorists, of which two are suspected to have Pakistani roots, arrived in a car, opened fire at Army soldiers and fled. “3 terrorists started shooting at our Army soldiers. Two jawans were critically injured & reportedly succumbed to injuries. Jaish has active movement here, by evening we'll identify the group. Terrorists fled in a car & were armed. 2 are probably Pakistani & one local,” Kashmir IG has said. Defence PRO, Srinagar said, “two soldiers were critically injured & were evacuated to the nearest medical facility. However, they have succumbed to their injuries.” Also Watch: