Four policemen, guarding a minority pocket in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, were shot dead by suspected militants on Tuesday, police said.
The incident took place at Zainpora village when the militants entered into a guard room where four police personnel were present, a police official said.
Earlier, Abdul Majid, Manzoor Ahmed and Mohammed Amin had died, while the fourth policeman was rushed to a hospital, where his condition was stated to be critical. He succumbed later in the hospital, according to officials.
The terrorists also walked away with all four service rifles, an official said, adding that all people from the minority community were safe.
Security forces have cordoned off the area to track down the attackers, the official said.
(With inputs from agencies)