A police officer was killed and two constables were injured when terrorists attacked a police team on Srinagar's outskirts on Tuesday, officials said.
The attack happened around 7:15 pm when the terrorists fired upon the police naka at the Lal Bazar area, the officials said.
Officials said an assistant sub-inspector of police was killed, while the two constables were injured in the attack.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police identified the diseased policeman as ASI Mushtaq Ahmad.
"ASI Mushtaq Ahmad succumbed to his injuries and attained martyrdom. We pay rich tribute to the martyr for his supreme sacrifice made in the line of duty. Other two injured personnel are being treated. Further details shall follow," said J&K Police in a tweet.
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The injured constables have been rushed to a hospital where their condition is stated to be stable. The officials said a cordon and search operation has been launched in the area to nab the attackers.
The office of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in a tweet called the attack "cowardly".
He said, "My deepest condolences to the family of our braveheart JKP's ASI, Mushtaq Ahmad. I pray for the early recovery of the injured. Strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on security personnel in Srinagar. Perpetrators of this heinous act shall be brought to justice soon."
Political parties and their leaders condemned the attack.
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"Deeply saddened to hear about the militant attack on Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel deployed in Srinagar in which ASI Mushtaq Ahmed lost his life in the line of duty and two others were injured. My condolences to the family of ASI Mushtaq and prayers for the swift recovery of the injured," said National Conference Vice President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a tweet.
J&K Peoples Democratic Party President Mehbooba Mufti called the attack "gruesome" in a tweet.
Former Chief Minister Mufti said, "Deeply saddened about the gruesome attack on police personnel in Lal Bazar. My condolences to ASI Mushtaq Ahmed’s family in this hour of grief and prayers for the two policemen critically injured." Mufti
People's Conference President Sajad Gani Lone condemned the militant attack.
He said, "Yet again terror on the prowl. Distressing news of fatality of a brave police officer. My heartfelt sympathies with the family of the deceased. Praying for swift revovery of the injured police personnel."
Apni Party chief Altaf Bukhari described the attack as barbaric.
CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami said, "Deeply pained to hear about the killing of ASI Mushtaq Ahmad in a militant attack in Lal Bazar, Srinagar. My heart goes out to the family of slain official. I wish speedy recovery to injured cops."
(With PTI inputs)
