2 Policemen Martyred, 12 Injured as Terrorists open fire on Police Bus in Srinagar’s Jewan
A major terrorist attack took place in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening. In this, 2 policemen were martyred and 12 others were injured. The condition of 2 of them is critical. An ASI and a selection grade constable are among the martyred soldiers in the terrorist attack on the soldiers of the 9th Battalion of the Kashmir Armed Forces in Jewan, Srinagar. It has been told that the terrorists attacked the bus of the policemen, in which many policemen were injured. The injured have been admitted to hospital. The bus which was attacked was not bulletproof. Armed forces personnel did not even have weapons. The Prime Minister present in Varanasi has asked for full details of the attack. At the same time, leaders of all parties have strongly condemned the attack.
Terrorists suddenly started firing on the police bus
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The Kashmir Zone Police has told that firing was suddenly started by the terrorists on the police bus in Pantha Chowk area of Jewan, Srinagar. 14 policemen were injured in this terrorist attack. All the injured were immediately rushed to the hospital. Two soldiers who were seriously injured died in the hospital.
Police Bus which was attacked
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Police have told that 12 injured policemen were admitted to the Army Hospital in Srinagar. The attack took place a short distance from the headquarters of the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The terrorists suddenly opened indiscriminate fire on the bus full of policemen from both the sides. In February, terrorists attacked CRPF personnel in a similar manner.
Terrorists had come on motorcycles according to the police
Traffic on the nearby highway has been closed after this terrorist attack. The terrorists are thought to have escaped under the cover of the crowd. Terrorists had come on motorcycles according to the police. It is not known how many terrorists were there. The injured ones are being treated at the Badami Bagh Army Hospital. Senior police officers have reached the spot. The investigation of this incident has been started.
Director General of Police Dilbag Singh
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DGP of J&K Dilbag Singh said that the activities of terrorists are going on in Srinagar and its surrounding areas. To eliminate the terrorists, operation is going on for the last 3-4 weeks. Policemen returning from duty were attacked. According to the reports, at least two terrorists opened fire on the bus from two sides.
He told that these terrorists must have taken shelter in the nearby streets. This area is considered suspicious. Many operations have been conducted in this area. Many terrorists have been eliminated. He claimed that terrorist masterminds sitting in Pakistan are engaged in disturbing Jammu and Kashmir. Dilbagh Singh said that the terrorists have become frustrated due to the ongoing action against the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and the army. This is the reason, they are doing such attacks out of desperation.
1. ASI Ghulam Hassan
2. SGCT Sanjay Kumar
3. SGCT Vikas Sharma
4. SGCT Shafiq Ali
5. Constable Sajjad Ahmed
6. Constable Rameez Ahmed
7. Constable Bishambhar Das
8. Constable Abdul Majid
9. Constable Mudassar Ahmed
10. Constable Ravikant
11. Constable Shaukat Ali
12. Constable Arshad Mohammad
13. Constable Satveer Sharma
14. Constable Adil Ali
Prime Minister asked for full details of the attack
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought details on the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir and expressed condolences to the families of the security personnel who were martyred. The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a tweet, 'PM Modi has asked details regarding the terrorist attack on Police Bus in Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister also expressed sympathy to the families of the security personnel who were martyred in the attack.
National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah also offered sympathy to the bereaved families while paying tribute to the martyred policemen. Terming the attack as tragic, Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti alleged that it "exposed the Centre's false statement of normalcy in Kashmir".
