One killed, 3 jawans injured in a militant attack on SDPO in Kashmir

Baramulla, June 16 (UNI) Militants today made an abortive bid on the life of a senior police officer, resulting in on the spot death of a civilian and injuries to his three guards and a pedestrain at Bandipora in north Kashmir.

Official sources told UNI that militants fired upon Deputy Superintendent of Police (Dy SP) Fareed Khan near Jamia Mosque at Bandipora this afternoon when he was on way to his office after offering Friday prayers.

Mr Khan, however, escaped unhurt in the attack, sources said adding one Mohammad Subhan, a civilian died on the spot while four guards of police officer were injured. The injured police personnel identified as selection grade constable Mohammad Ashraf, constable Javid Ahmad and Special Police Officer (SPO) Nazir Ahmad were admitted to hospital.

A massive hunt has been launched to nab the militants responsible for the attack.

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