Pampore: At least 8 CRPF jawans killed in militant attack on convoy

At least eight CRPF personnel were killed after suspected militants opened fire on a bus carrying the jawans in Pampore, Jammu-Kashmir. Two terrorists were also gunned down in the return fire by the paramilitary force.(Source: Express Photo by Shuaib Masoodi)

The jawans were returning to their base after a practice session at a nearby firing range when the militants attacked, CRPF commandant Rajesh Yadav said. (Source: Express Photo by Shuaib Masoodi)

The operation is currently as two more militants are believed to be hiding in the vicinity of the scene of encounter, Yadav said.(Source: Express Photo by Shuaib Masoodi)

Home Minister Rajnath Singh was reportedly briefed on the Pampore attack.(Source: Express Photo by Shuaib Masoodi)

The DG of the paramilitary force is expected to reach Pampore tomorrow and take stock of the situation. (Source: Express Photo by Shuaib Masoodi)