One policeman killed, 4 injured in grenade attack in J&K

Preliminary investigations, as per the police, revealed that militants hurled a grenade upon the ‘Naka’ (patrol) party near Nishat Park leaving five Police/BSF personnel with splinter injuries. The injured personnel were evacuated to the nearest hospital. However, a policeman identified as Zubair Ahmed succumbed to his injuries. The condition of the other injured personnel is stable, police said.

“Police has registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of law. Investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the full circumstances of this terror crime. Area has been cordoned off and search is going on,” a spokesperson said.

Condemning the attack, National Conference vice president and former J&K chief minister, Omar Abdullah said, “I join my party in condemning this attack on the police in Bandipore & send my condolences to the family of Zubair Ahmed.”

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti also took to Twitter to condemn the attack. “Condemn today’s attack on police personnel in Bandipora & condolences to the family of Zubair Ahmed killed in the line of duty.” she said.