SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Sub Inspector was killed on Wednesday after a shed collapsed at former legislator’s house in Hazratbal area of Srinagar.
Officials told the news agency KNO that a CRPF Sub Inspector identified as H C Murmu of 115 battalion was injured after a shed collapsed due to snowfall at former Hazratbal legislator Syed M Akhoon’s residence.
They said the CRPF officer deployed at Akhoon’s residence was immediately taken to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Hazratbal where doctors referred him to SK Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS).
However, Medical Superintendent SKIMS, Dr Farooq Jan said that the CRPF officer was brought dead to the hospital.
SRINAGAR: Two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, including a top commander, were killed in a gunfight with security forces at Wanigam Payeen in Baramulla district of J&K on Thursday.
The slain terrorists have been identified as commander Abrar alias Langoo of Pakistan and Amir Siraj from Sopore in J&K.
The two terrorists were engaged in a gun battle with the forces since morning. The gunfight was triggered after the hiding terrorists fired upon the forces during a cordon-and-search operation in the area.
Earlier, J&K Police tweeted: “Encounter has started at #Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of #Baramulla. Police and security forces are on the job.”