Jammu and Kashmir: Two policemen killed in terror attack in Bandipora district, probe on

The terrorists opened fire on the police team at the Gulshan Chowk in the evening, leading to the death of SgCt Mohammad Sultan and Ct Fayaz Ahmad.

Srinagar: Two cops were killed in a terror attack on a police party in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Friday, evoking widespread condemnation from various political parties.

The terrorists opened fire on the police team at the Gulshan Chowk in the evening, officials said.

The two policemen were injured in the firing and were admitted to a hospital, where they died, they said. Security forces have cordoned off the area and have launched a search for the assailants, the officials added, and identified the slain cops as SgCt Mohammad Sultan and Ct Fayaz Ahmad.