Attacks on police parties have spiked in the valley. Now, a terrorist attack was launched at a J&K Police bus in Zeewan area of Srinagar, which has injured many armed personnel, according to IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar.
The Kashmir Zone Police confirmed the terror attack and revealed that terrorists fired upon the police vehicle near Zeewan area in Pantha Chowk. The statement said that 14 cops were injured in the attack and they have been rushed to 92 Base Hospital. According to sources, three cops are in critical condition.
According to sources, at least three police officers on the bus succumbed to their injuries at the hospital. However, the IGP has revealed that two officers died in the tragic incident. Given the severity of the attack, the number of casualties might change. Sources also revealed that eight police officials were in stable condition.
The identities of the deceased haven't been established yet, however, Kashmir Police says one was an ASI and the other was Selection Grade Constable.
Jaish indulges in propaganda
Meanwhile, there's online propaganda over the incident, likely from the Jaish terror outfit. In a letter doing the rounds on Telegram groups, Kashmir Tigers, another terrorist outfit, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Kashmir Tigers is another attempt made by some terrorists to be indigenous. At least three terrorist groups have emerged in Kashmir in the last two years, which include The Resistance Front (TRF), People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) and Lashkar-e-Mustafa (LeM).
This is a developing story...
