India News | Policeman Killed in Militant Attack in J&K's Kulgam

Srinagar, Aug 7 (PTI) A policeman was killed Saturday in a militant attack on a police party in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

"Terrorists attacked a police party at Pombai in Damhal Hanjipora in Kulgam district by opening firing, resulting in injuries to one cop," an official said.

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He said the policeman, identified as Nisar Ahmad Wagay, succumbed to injuries while being taken to a hospital.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a hunt for the attackers, the officials added.

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