A policeman was killed in a terrorist attack in Anantnag, J&K on Wednesday, PTI reported.
The incident occurred around 12:30 pm at Lal Chowk. According to reports, a bike-borne terrorist opened fire and then fled the scene while gunshots caused panic amongst the locals. Ashiq Hussain, a 35-year-old head constable on Amarnath yatra security duty, was injured and rushed to the Government Medical College hospital in Anantnag. Tragically he was declared dead on arrival.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched an operation to apprehend the assailants.