3 policemen killed in J&K attack

Three Jammu and Kashmir Police officials were killed on Tuesday in Shopian district in a militant attack, police said, in which four service rifles were also stolen.

A police picket was put up to guard members of the minority community in Zainpora village, which was attacked.

"Three policemen were killed and one sustained critical injuries," a police official said.

A manhunt was underway.

--IANS

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