Two cops killed as militants open fire at police vehicle

Two policemen were today killed when suspected militants opened fire at their vehicle outside a court in Pulwama district of Kashmir.

According the police, the suspected militants opened fire at a police vehicle parked outside a court in Pulwama town, 35 kms from here.

Special Police Officers Khursheed Ahmad and Mukhtar Ahmad were seriously injured and rushed to a nearby hospital where they succumbed, police said.

Two civilians were also hurt during the incident which sparked panic in the busy area.

The area was cordoned off and a hunt has been launched to nab the militants responsible for the incident.
 

So far no militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.