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Two security personnel killed, 12 injured in terror attack in Srinagar
Terrorists fired upon a police vehicle near Zewan in Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar, said police.
 "Two security personnel killed, 12 injured in terror attack in Srinagar")
Representational Image Srinagar: Two security personnel were killed and 12 injured after a police vehicle was attacked by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Monday (December 13).
Terrorists opened fire on the vehicle near Zewan in Pantha Chowk area in Srinagar, said the police.
As per the initial statement released by the police, 14 injured personnel were taken to the hospital. However, two of them succumbed to their injuries.
“#Terrorists fired upon a police vehicle near Zewan in Pantha Chowk area of #Srinagar. 14 personnel #injured in the attack. All the injured personnel evacuated to hospital. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow,” said Kashmir Zone Police in a tweet.
"Among the injured police personnel, one ASI and a Selection Grade Constable succumbed to their injuries and attained martyrdom," said the police.
Police sources said the firing lasted for around 5 minutes and terrorists knew about the movement of the bus. Since it was dark the terrorists managed to flee from the spot, they added.
The police have cordoned off the whole area where the attack took place.
Earlier today, there was an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Srinagar's Rangret area. Two Lashkar terrorists were killed in that encounter.
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