Militants attack J&K cop

A group of militants on Saturday attacked a senior Jammu and Kashmir Police officer in Shopian district when he was traveling in a bullet-proof vehicle.

"Militants attacked and fired upon Superintendent of Police Sriram Ambarkar in Hajipora. They fired indiscriminately targeting his vehicle. However, no loss or damage was reported," a police officer said.

The area has been cordoned off for searches, he added.

--IANS

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