Johnson Cherian.
Three security personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir on August 26 as militants stormed the District Police Lines in Pulwama. One militant too has been killed in the ongoing operation.
At least six security personnel are believed injured in the encounter. “An operation to flush out militants is on in the area. Firing is still on,” said a police official, refusing to divulge any further details.
There is no official confirmation on the number of militants involved in the attack, which reportedly looks like a fidayeen (suicide) attack. The attack took place around 4.30 a.m.
Preliminary reports suggest militant opened indiscriminate fire and stormed into the premises, which houses policemen and CRPF.
The area is being sealed as more security personnel were rushed to the encounter site.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his condolences to the families of these brave policemen. A press release by the Ministry of Home Affairs stated that he expressed his sorrow over the martyrdom of one personnel of J & K Police and two personnel of CRPF.
Two SPOs of J & K are trapped in the building where the terrorists have been cornered. Mr. Singh was hopeful that these two SPOs would be rescued soon.
