Militants attack police post in Kashmir, kill one cop

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Aug 18 2015 | 1:57 PM IST
Militants today attacked a police post guarding a mosque in Sopore, about 52 kms from Srinagar, killing one policeman and a civilian.
The militants struck at the police picket in Tujjar Sharief area of Sopore in Baramulla by opening fire, a police officer said.
The police post was also guarding the shrine of Sultan-ul Arifin Makhdoom, the officer said.
One policeman, Constable Fayaz Ahmad, was injured in the attack. He was shifted to a hospital in Sopore town where he succumbed to injuries, the officer said.
A civilian was also killed in the attack.
The militants snatched the INSAS rifle of the injured cop before fleeing from the scene.
Additional forces have been rushed to the spot.
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First Published: Aug 18 2015 | 1:57 PM IST

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