Srinagar, March 15: Gunfight has erupted in the Khonmoh area of the Srinagar outskirts after militants fired upon the PSOs of political activist Anwar Khan and fled from the scene, on Thursday.
According to police militants attacked khan while ‘visiting Arsh institute at Khonmoh area in the outskirts of Srinagar city. The incident happened outside the institute where the PSOs were present.’
“The PSOs of the protected person repulsed the attack while exhibiting extreme caution to avoid any collateral damage leading the militants to flee from the spot. In the said incident one PSO namely Bilal Ahmad has sustained minor injuries,” police said.
According to police ‘the suspected area has been cordoned off by police and security forces and is being searched. As per recent update contact has been established, militants are hold up. Police has registered case under relevant sections and investigation is in progress.’
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