Policeman killed, another injured as militants attack police post in Indian-controlled Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- A policeman was killed and another wounded Saturday after militants attacked a police party in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.
The attack was carried out in the evening near bus stand in Anantnag town, about 52 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
"This evening militants attacked a police party with gunfire which left a policeman dead on spot and his colleague wounded," a police spokesman at police control room, Anantnag told Xinhua. "The wounded policeman has been removed to hospital."
The attack triggered panic in the entire township, as people were seen fleeing from the spot to safer locations and shopkeepers pulling down shutters of their shops.
Read the full story at Xinhua
--
Indian troops kill militant in Indian-controlled Kashmir gunfight
SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- A militant of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) was killed Saturday in a fierce gunfight with contingents of police and Indian army in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.
The gunfight between militants and government forces broke out at village Reben-Rafiabad in Baramulla district, about 55 km northwest of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
"Today a militant was killed in a gunfight triggered with police and Indian army at Reben-Rafiabad," a senior police official posted in Sopore told Xinhua.
Police said the search and cordon in the area was launched on specific intelligence information suggesting presence of militants.
Reports said Indian army or police have not suffered any damage in the stand-off.
Authorities have snapped internet service in the district, fearing it would mobilize people to stage protests in and around the area.
The slain militant was identified as a local cadre of the HM.
Read the full story at Xinhua