J&K: Policeman dies, two others injured as terrorists open fire in Srinagar

The victim was identified as ASI Mushtaq Ahmad. The two other policemen were undergoing treatment at the hospital.

One policeman died and two others were injured on Tuesday when terrorists fired upon a naka party in the Lal Bazar area of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.

Security forces near the site of a shootout at Lal Bazaar in Srinagar on Tuesday.  (Waseem Andrabi / HT Photo)

The victim was identified as assistant sub-inspector of police Mushtaq Ahmad. The two other constables were undergoing treatment at the hospital where their condition is stated to be stable.

The officials said a cordon and search operation has been launched in the area to nab the attackers. The incident happened around 7:15 pm on the outskirts of the city.

In a tweet, the Jammu and Kashmir police said, “ASI Mushtaq Ahmad #succumbed to his injuries & attained #martyrdom. We pay rich #tribute to the #martyr for his supreme #sacrifice made in the line of duty. Other two injured personnel are being treated. Further details shall follow.”

Later, images showed senior police officers, including Kashmir Zone IGP Vijay Kumar paying their tribute to Ahmad.