Mubashir Bukhari
Srinagar (NVI): A J&K Special Officer Officer (SPO) and a civilian were killed in a militant attack in Sopore town of north Kashmir this evening.
SSP Sopore Javaid Iqbal confirmed the death of a cop and a civilian. “In the incident ,SPO and a civilian were killed while as another policeman sustained injures,” he said.
The deceased have been identified as SPO Wajahat Ahmad Bhat son of Asadullah Bhat of Wagoora Kreeri and the civilian has been identified as Umar Subhan of Warpora.
The injured cop has been identified as Showkat Ahmed.
Police has cordoned off the area and search is on to nab the culprits.
Meanwhile, an encounter broke out between militants and security forces at Chadoora area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said.
The encounter was still on when this report was filed.
