J&K: Two CRPF troopers killed in Anantnag, 1 jawan & a civilian injured

The area has been cordoned off for searches and a hunt is on to nab the assailants.

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Srinagar (J&K):  Two CRPF troopers were killed and two others were injured on Friday in a grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. The patrolling party came under attack at around 11 am in Anantnag's Sheer Pora. One CRPF jawan and a civilian were injured who were taken to the hospital for immediate medical treatment. In the year 2018, 41 civilians have lost their lives in terrorist attacks in the Valley while 43 jawans have been martyred. 107 terrorists so far have been eliminated. The area has been cordoned off for searches and a hunt is on to nab the assailants. More details are awaited.