Cop injured in suspected militants attack in Srinagar

SRINAGAR — A cop was injured after being shot at by suspected militants at Bagath area of Srinagar here on Wednesday evening.

Reports reaching here said that gunmen opened fire upon the policeman identified as Roman Rashid (belt number 57/ SPO) at Bagath Chowk.

In the incident, the cop who belonged to security wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police suffered serious bullet wounds, they said.

The cop was immediately taken to nearby Bone and Joint hospital Barzulla for treatment.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Bone and Joint Hospital, Dr Mudasir Ahmad said that the policeman has firearm injury in his thigh.

“The cop is being examined and is stable,” the CMO said.

A police officer also confirmed the incident and said that the SPO is posted on guard duty with State’s Information Commissioner.