Railway cop escapes unscathed in militant attack at Awantipora

SRINAGAR — Militants on Saturday fired upon a Railway policeman in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, official sources said.

They said while the policeman escaped unscathed, police and security forces cordoned off Dogripora village of Awantipora amid reports that militants went inside the village.

A police officer told GNS that the Railway policeman is “safe”.

“After the attack, militants went inside Dogripora village. The village has been cordoned off and searches are underway,” the officer added.