Militants’ bid to attack CRPF camp foiled in Srinagar, gunfight erupts

An attempt by militants to strike a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp was foiled early on Monday in Karan Nagar area of the city, an official said.

Two militants carrying bags and AK-47 rifles were seen by the sentry approaching the camp of the 23 battalion of CRPF in Karan Nagar area around 4.30 a.m., sources said.

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“The sentry at the camp noticed two suspicious persons at around 4.30 am, carrying backpacks and weapons. He challenged them and opened fire as well,” a spokesman of the CRPF said.

He added that the militants fled from the spot. In the latest reports, searches are on around the camp periphery.

The militants have taken shelter in a house which has been cordoned off by the CRPF.

Intermittent exchange of fire was reported and the CRPF moved in more troops to ensure that the militants do not escape.

The incident comes two days after Jaish-e-Mohammad militants attacked an Army camp in Sunjuwan area of Jammu, killing six people including five soldiers.

(With agencies inputs)