Militants attack CRPF convoy in J-K’s Anantnag, 5 jawans injured

At least five CRPF jawans were injured when unidentified militants on Monday opened fired on their convoy on Srinagar-Jammu national highway in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

At least five CRPF jawans were injured when unidentified militants on Monday opened fired on their convoy on Srinagar-Jammu national highway in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Militants fired at a CRPF bus, which was part of a convoy on way to Jammu from Srinagar, near Green Tunnel at Samthan in Bijbehara. (Photo courtesy: ANI)

Militants fired at a CRPF bus, which was part of a convoy on way to Jammu from Srinagar, near Green Tunnel at Samthan in Bijbehara, 50 kms from Srinagar, a police officer said.

He said six CRPF jawans were injured in the attack.

The injured have been shifted to a hospital in Anantnag, the officer said, adding the area has been cordoned off and a manhunt has been launched to nab the attackers.