2 Cops Killed, 12 Injured in Terror Attack on Police Bus in Srinagar; PM Modi Seeks Details

Two police personnel were killed on Monday after a bus they were travelling in was attacked by terrorists near Zewan in Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar. The bus was carrying 25 personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Armed Police’s 9th Battalion. Police said 12 other personnel were injured, and their condition is stable.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the IPC, and officers continue to work to establish the circumstances that have led to this terror attack, said J&K Police, adding that they have cordoned off the area.

The deceased police personnel have been identified as Assistant Sub Inspector Ghulam Hassan and Selection Grade Constable Safique Ali.

In a tweet, the police stated, “#Terrorists fired upon a police vehicle near Zewan in Pantha Chowk area of #Srinagar. 14 personnel #injured in the attack. All the injured personnel evacuated to hospital. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice”.

Vijay Kumar, IGP, Kashmir zone, said Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed’s unit, named ‘Kashmir Tigers’, is behind the terror attack. Speaking to ANI, the IGP said, “This evening a bus carrying our 25 personnel was attacked by 2-3-three terrorists. 14 injured, of which 2 martyred, 12 out of danger. One terrorist who was shot managed to flee. JeM’s Kashmir Tigers has claimed responsibility. We are monitoring the situation.”

PM seeks details of the attack

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sought details of the terror attack and expressed condolences to the families of the deceased security personnel, tweeted the PMO.

J&K L-G Manoj Sinha tweeted that he has directed the “concerned authorities to provide best possible treatment to the injured”. “I pray for their speedy recovery. Our police and security forces are determined to neutralize the evil forces of terrorism,” he wrote.

Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah condemned the terror attack and offered condolences to the deceased’s families. “Terrible news of a terror attack on a police bus on the outskirts of Srinagar. I unequivocally condemn this attack while at the same time send my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased & prayers for the injured,” he tweeted.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also took to Twitter to express grief over the incident. “Terribly sad to hear about the Srinagar attack in which two policemen were killed. GOIs false narrative of normalcy in Kashmir stands exposed yet there has been no course correction. My condolences to the bereaved families,” she wrote.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also expressed “shocked” over the incident. “I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. To all the brave personnel who lost their lives, my heart goes out to you. I salute your supreme sacrifice. This nation will never forget you,” she wrote.

The terror attack comes after the valley witnessed a series of attacks on migrant labourers and minorities in Kashmir.

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