Two cops killed as militants strike in Srinagar

SRINAGAR — Two policemen were injured in a militant attack in Bhagat Barzulla area of Srinagar who succumbed to their wounds here on Friday, officials said.

They said that one among the policemen, Sohail Ahmad, died at SMHS Hospital where he was admitted after being shifted there in a critical condition.

Confirming it, Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital, Dr Nazir Chowdhary said that Sohail Ahmad had suffered grave injuries and succumbed at the hospital.

Meanwhile, another policeman also succumbed to the wounds who was later identified as Mohammad Yusuf. The cop died at Police hospital here.