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Srinagar: Terrorists attack CRPF, J-K Police party in Nowgam

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ANI Nowgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]

Two motorcycle borne terrorists attacked a party of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Jammu and Kashmir Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowgam on Saturday.

In this attack, a wireless operator of 29 BN CRPF received a bullet injury in his thigh.

Public Relation Officer (PRO) of CRPF, Rajesh Yadav said that the police fired in the air to avoid civilian causality as the area was very crowded and had heavy traffic movement.

The terrorists fled from the spot after the incident.

Meanwhile, a massive search operation is underway to nab the terrorists.

Further details are awaited.

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First Published: Aug 05 2017 | 9:40 PM IST

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