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Civilian killed, 3 soldiers injured in Kashmir attack

A civilian driver was killed and three soldiers were injured on Thursday when militants ambushed their vehicle in Jammu and…

Civilian killed, 3 soldiers injured in Kashmir attack

Terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir's Shopian District (PHOTO: TWITTER)

A civilian driver was killed and three soldiers were injured on Thursday when militants ambushed their vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said.

"Exchange of fire occurred between a returning column in Imam Sahib area. The operation against terrorists is under way," Army spokesperson Col. Rajesh Kalia said.

Nazir Ahmad, who was driving the solders in a private vehicle, succumbed to his injuries, police confirmed.

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The security forces had carried out a massive search operation in 20 villages of the district to trace militants responsible for recent attacks on policemen, political activists and also those involved in the recent spate of bank robberies.

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