Police said that the militants fired indiscriminately at the joint Naka near Prichoo area of Pulwama, resulting in injuries to at least three policemen, who were shifted to sub-district hospital.
One of them was declared brought dead while others have been referred to Srinagar’s SMHS hospital for specialized treatment. Sources said that the joint team also fired back.
Dr. Jameel Ahmad Medical Superintendent confirmed that one officer was declared brought dead on arrival while others, injured critically, have been shifted to SMHS hospital.
The slain cop has been identified as Anoop Singh of IRP 10th battalion while injured has been identified as Mohammad Ibrahim.
Meanwhile, the police, CRPF and army have cordoned off the entire area and launched searches to track the attackers.
Inspector-General of Police Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar while confirming the incident said that area has been cordoned off and further investigations launched.
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