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10/08/2022

*Central Kashmir: Encounter Breaks out in Budgam*

*LeT commander Lateef Rather among three militants Trapped: ADGP Kashmir*

*Says Lateef involved in killing of Rahul Bhat, Ambreen Bhat and other civilians*

Srinagar, August 10:(GNS) An fierce gunfight is underway between militants and security forces in Waterhail area of Central Kashmir's Budgam district on Wednesday.

The Kashmir Police Zone while quoting ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar wrote, " 03 militants of militant outfit LeT(TRF) including militant Lateef Rather trapped in ongoing encounter. Militant Lateef is involved in several civilian killings including Rahul Bhat & Amreen Bhat,".(GNS)

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24/02/2022

*Ukraine claims downed five Russian planes, helicopter*

Ground Report | New Delhi: Ukraine downed five Russian planes; Ukrainian authorities claimed that they downed five Russian planes, helicopter. However, Russia says destroyed Ukraine airbases, air defences, AFP reported.

Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and is targeting cities with weapons attacks, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in a tweet on Thursday. “Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Peaceful Ukrainian cities are under attack,” Kuleba said, referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin. “This is a war of aggression. Ukraine will defend itself and win. The world can and must stop Putin. Now is the time to act.”

Several explosions have shaken Ukraine in different cities, including the capital, Kyiv, after the announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin to start a military operation in the Donbas region

According to reports, at least four explosions have been reported in Kramatorsk, a powerful explosion in the Odessa region, as well as in Kharkiv and Berdyansk.

The explosions have also been heard in the capital, Kyiv, by residents of the Pozniaky and Troieschyna neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, explosions and shootings have been reported near Boryspil airport.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dimitro Kuleba confirmed on Thursday that Russia had launched a military operation to invade Ukraine “on a large scale” and urged the world to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Putin has just launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Peaceful Ukrainian cities are on strike. This is a war of aggression. Ukraine will defend itself and win. The world can and must stop Putin. The time to act is now.” , he said in a message on his official Twitter profile.

After Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday a military operation in Ukraine to defend separatists in the east of the country, Mexican authorities announced that the Kiev embassy is well and will be on the lookout for the protection of Mexican families.

At least two powerful explosions were heard by AFP journalists in central Kiev on Thursday shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a military operation against Ukraine.

In the port city of Mariupol, the main city controlled by Kiev near the front line in the east of the country, powerful explosions were also heard, AFP journalists confirmed.

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29/01/2022

*Encounter Starts in Central Kashmir Budgam*

Tanveer Hussain

Budgam , Jan 29 KNT: Encounter break out between militants and security forces at chare Shareef of central Kashmir's Budgam district, Officials said.

An official told News agency Kashmir News Trust -(KNT) that a joint team of Police, RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area.

He said that as the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon them which was retaliated triggering an encounter.

A senior police officer also confirmed the exchange of fire between forces and militants.

As per the sources, one to two militants are believed to be trapped in the area. (KNT)

11/01/2022

Police seeks help of general Public for Identification of male dead body found by the road side at Lucknow, however no identity documents was found .

If anybody knows the deceased kindly Contact with lucknow police

06/01/2022

*Central Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Chadoora Budgam*

Srinagar, January 06:(GNS) A Gunfight has started between militants and government forces in Zaloowa area of Chadoora in Central Kashmir's Budgam district on Thursday.

Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Chadoora.

As the joint team of forces encircled the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off an gunfight.

A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.

As per the sources two militants are believed to be trapped inside.(GNS)

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26/12/2021

*Mother of Rawalpindi Express Shoib Akhtar is no more.*

Dec 26:Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has suffered a big personal setback. He himself has told about it on Twitter. Akhtar’s mother, who is called the world’s fastest bowler, has passed away. His mother’s name was Hamida Awan.

Shoaib Akhtar has given this information on Twitter. Akhtar has written, ‘My mother, my everything, has left this world by the will of Allah Ta’ala. Namaz-e-Janaza will be recited in H-8 after Asr prayer.

*According to Pakistani news channel Geo News*, Akhtar’s mother was taken to the hospital after her health deteriorated but she could not be saved.

Akhtar is remembered as the fastest bowler in international cricket. He played 46 Tests, 163 One Day Internationals and 15 T20 Internationals for Pakistan.

22/12/2021

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14/12/2021

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13/12/2021

*Two unidentified militants killed in Rangreth encouter: Police*

*'Identity, affiliation being ascertained'*

Srinagar, Dec 13 (KNO): Two unidentified militants were killed in an encounter at Rangreth area of Srinagar outskirts, police said Monday.

A police official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that acting on a lead , police and security forces zeroed on a suspected spot in Rangreth area and asked the hiding militants to surrender,however, they fired a the forces, and in the ensuing encounter, two unidentified militantswere killed. "Their identity and affiliation is being ascertained," he said.

Earlier, police tweeted" has started at Rangret area of . Srinagar Police on job. Further details shall follow. "—(KNO)

08/12/2021

*13 to 14 dead after IAF chopper with CDS Rawat on board crashes in Tamil Nadu; identities to be confirmed through DNA testing*

New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: 13 of the total 14 people on board the Indian Air Force's Mi-17VH chopper were killed after the chopper crashed in the hilly Nilgiris district between Coimbatore and Sulur in Tamil Nadu today. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Bipin Rawat, his wife and 12 other Army personnel were on board the Mi-Series helicopter. The chopper crashed in a forest area, reportedly due to poor visibility following heavy fog.

However, there was no immediate information on the condition of Gen Rawat. As per news agency ANI, quoting sources, the identities of the bodies killed in the crash will be confirmed through DNA testing. Meanwhile, the IAF has ordered a Court of Inquiry into the accident, involving a Mi-17VH chopper that took from the Sulur IAF Station in nearby Coimbatore.

The chopper was on its way from the Sulur IAF base to the Defence Services College (DSC) at Wellington when it crashed. The mishap happened at the Nanjappanchathiram area amid heavy mist and early visuals showed the helicopter in flames.

As per a statement by the India Air Force, "An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu. An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident".

An IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter, with CDS Gen Bipin Rawat on board, met with an accident today near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu.

An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident.

Bipin Rawat, Madhulika Rawat, Brig LS Lidder, Lt Col Harjinder Singh, NK Gurusewak Singh, NK Jitendra Kumar, L/NK Vivek Kumar, L/NK B sai Teja, Hav Satpal were flying from Delhi to Sulur on the chopper. The passenger list from Sulur to Wellington is not out yet.

As per ANI sources, local military officials, who reached the spot, were informed by the locals that two bodies with 80 per cent burns have been taken to the nearby hospital. Few bodies can also be seen downhill in the area of the accident, the sources added. Search and rescue operations have been launched from nearby bases.

A report by news agency PTI, quoting official sources in the Indian Army, stated that all the injured people on board the helicopter have been evacuated from the spot of the accident. Meanwhile, four bodies have been retrieved and three persons rescued from under the debris of the helicopter which crashed in the Katteri-Nanchappanchathram area.

Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath has briefed the Prime Minister about the tragic incident. Rajnath Singh has also reached the home of CDS General Bipin Rawat in Delhi.

Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K Ramachandran is also reaching the crash site in the hilly Nilgiris district. Karnataka chief minister and BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai, meanwhile, has said that General Bipin Rawat has been taken to the hospital for treatment.

"Saddened to hear that the IAF chopper carrying CDS General Bipin Rawat crashed. I am trying to gather more information on the incident. As per preliminary information, he has been taken to hospital for treatment", Bommai said.

12/11/2021

*Man dies of cardiac arrest in Budgam after Australia beat Pakistan in T20 World Cup Semi-final*

Budgam, Nov 12 A 36-year-old man died of heart attack in Kawoosa Khalisa area of central Kashmir's Budgam district after Pakistan lost to Australia in a nail-biting semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

Reports reaching said that the man identified as Reyaz Ahmad suffered cardiac arrest after Pakistan lost to Australia in the semi-final in Dubai.

They said that the deceased is the brother of well-known cricketer of the Valley, Waseem Kachroo.

Meanwhile, family members of the deceased told that Reyaz suffered cardiac arrest at home and was immediately shifted to Jehlum Valley Medical College Bemina, where doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Notably, Australia beat Pakistan by 5 wickets with an over to spare in the nail-biting finish of 2nd semi-final of T20 World Cup, while chasing a target of 177 runs.

24/09/2021

Water tank at Surasyar not cleaned from past 40 years, locals aghast

Fazil Mir

Budgam, Sep 24, KNT: A large chunk of population in Surasyar area of Chadura town of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district are up in arms against Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department for getting impure drinking water supply.

The locals are claiming that from past 40 years the water tank in Surasyar has neither been repaired nor cleaned.

The locals told news agency Kashmir News Trust that they are getting contaminated water. “Dirty water in taps has become a regular feature,” said Farooq Ahmed.

Despite several representations, the officials from PHE Department did nothing is the general complaint of the residents.

“We have been highlighting this issue from past several months but nothing has changed on the ground. One of the officials from the Department categorically informed that due to lack of manpower they can’t undertake cleaning process of the water tank at Sursayar.

Some locals said that they have been receiving contaminated water for three months and many residents have also fallen sick after consuming it.

“We have been facing serious issues related to water supply. “Contaminated water supply has become a regular feature. PHE is doing nothing to resolve the long pending issue. Even Filtration Plant located in the area has not been cleaned,” the locals said.

Locals expressed anguish against the officials for their casual approach in resolving the water related problems.

The locals sought the intervention of Chief Engineer PHE and appealed him to pass the directions so that water tank and filtration plant located in Surasyar could be cleaned and repaired. (KNT)

23/09/2021

Black Bear Killed by Unknown Vehicle on Sgr-Leh National Highway near Kijpora (Sheikh Bagh) Kangan this Morning

23/09/2021

*Shopian Encounter: Newly recruited militant killed, Was behind the attack on a civilian yesterday: Police*

*1 pistol and ammunition recovered*

Srinagar, September 23:(GNS) Police on Thrusday said that a newly recruited militant who was killed in brief gunfight in Kashew Chitragam area of South Kashmir's Shopian district on Thrusday was also responsible for injuring a civilian by firing upon him in Chitragam yesterday.

In statement to GNS, the police said that last night recently active militant who was earlier an OGW and also involved in drugs, namely Anayat Ashraf Dar son of Ashraf Dar resident of Keshwa Shopian fired upon a civilian Jeewer Hameed Bhat, who got seriously injured and is still hospitalised. Anayat also used to threaten other people in and around his village with his illegal acquired weapons.

The spokesman further said that after thorough interrogation of several suspects after attack and input from sources, a CASO was launched at village Kashwa. While laying cordon he fired upon joint search party.

All civilians in the adjoining houses to target area were evacuated. He was offered to surrender for whole night, but he didn’t surrender. Later on, during encounter the said newly active militant got neutralised. One Pistol & ammunition were also recovered from his possession, reads the statement.(GNS)

17/09/2021

*Cop shot dead in militant attack in Kulgam*

Nadeem Nadu

Srinagar, September 17:(GNS) Militants shot dead a railway cop in Wanpoh area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday.

A senior Police officer told GNS that militants fired upon a railway constable identified as Bantu Sharma son of Nathji near Shamford School. He was shifted to to nearby hospital in critical condition, where doctors declared him brought dead.

GMC Anantnag Dr. Iqbal Sofi told GNS that the said cop arrived as brought dead to the hospital.

Soon after the attack whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.(GNS)

17/09/2021

*Non-Local Labourer Shot Dead In Kulgam*

Nadeem Nadu

Srinagar, Sept 17 (GNS): Unknown gunmen suspected to be militants shot dead a non-local labourer in Neehama area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district late on Friday.

Official sources told GNS the 35-year-old labourer identified as Shankar Choudary of Bihar was brought to district hospital Kulgam from Neehama where doctors declared him brought dead on arrival.

Dr Muzaffar Zargar, Medical Superintendent District hospital Kulgam, confirmed to GNS that non-local had bullet injuries in the head. “He was brought dead,” he said.

A police officer told GNS that investigations have been launched into the incident. (GNS)

17/09/2021

*Leopard mauls 8-yr-old to death in Budgam*

Naveed Ul Haq

Budgam, Sep 17 (KNO): An eight-year-old boy was mauled to death by a leopard in Haran area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday evening, sources said.

The boy was identified as Ahran Shoket Mir, son of Shoket Ahmad Mir of Haran Budgam.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), locals said that the boy was taken away by the leopard towards a nearby field.

He said that after receiving the information, people swung into action and launched a massive search operation to trace the missing boy, adding that the body of the boy was found in a nearby field on Friday late evening.

The locals said that a leopard was seen roaming in the area for quite some time.

Meanwhile, an official said that they are verifying whether the boy was killed by leopard or any other animal, adding that they have not received any information about the presence of the leopard in the area so far—(KNO)

16/09/2021

*Five residential houses gutted in Chadoora blaze*

Naveed Ul Haq

Budgam, Sep 16 (KNO): Five residential houses were gutted in a massive blaze that broke out in Mukam Dadompora area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Thursday evening.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the fire broke out at one of the residential houses and later engulfed another four nearby houses.

He said that during the blaze, the residential house's belonging to Muhammad Yaqoob Dar, son of Ghulam Nabi Dar, Bashir Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Mohiudin Dar, Ghulam Rasool Dar son of Ammi Dar, Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh, son of Muhammad Sheikh and Bashir Ahamd Sheikh, son of Ghulam Muhammad Sheikh were damaged, adding that the property worth lakhs got damaged.

The official said that as the fire broke out, the teams of Fire and Emergency Services reached the spot to douse the flames, however, five residential houses suffered extensive damage, adding that the fire was later brought under control by fire and emergency department with the help of police and locals.

He said that police have taken cognisance of the matter.

Meanwhile, locals appealed to the district administration to rehabilitate the affected families—(KNO)

15/09/2021

*30-Year-Old Youth Goes Missing From Shopian; Family Appeals for His Return*

*Meer Irfan*

The family of a 30-year-old youth, who has gone missing from his home in Shopian, has appealed him to return home.

Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, the family of Irshad Ahmad, son of Nazir Ahmad Ganie; a resident of Chitragam (Kalan) area has said that Irshad has been missing since 14 September.

The family has made a fervent appeal to Irshad, their son, asking him return home for the sake of his elderly parents.

It is not clear whether the youth has joined any militant group or not.

As per the family, a missing report has been lodged by them in the concerned police station.

10/09/2021

*Taliban kills Rohullah Saleh, brother of resistance leader Amrullah Saleh: Reports*

The Taliban has killed Rohullah Saleh, brother of Afghan resistance leader Amrullah Saleh, India Today has reported.

There has been speculation and unconfirmed reports earlier that Rohullah was murdered by the Taliban. There are unconfirmed reports that he was tortured by the Jihadist group as well.

The Taliban had announced on the 6th of September that they have managed to gain control of the Panjshir Valley. The resistance forces, however, had claimed that they were still fighting the Jihadist group.

Soon after, Taliban destroyed the tomb of the Late Guerilla Commander Ahmad Shah Massoud in the Panjshir Province. After the Taliban took over Kabul, Ahmad Massoud, son of Ahmad Shah Massoud, along with Amrullah Saleh had reportedly fled to Panjshir valley to continue the Resistance against Taliban occupation. Panjshir Valley remained the last bastion of the Northern Alliance and all the Anti-taliban fighters.

The circumstance surrounding the death of Rohullah are not yet clear. But reports say that he was killed when he was leaving Panjshir for Kabul.

21/08/2021

*03 JeM militants killed in Tral Gunfight: IGP Kashmir*

Sikander Gulzar

Srinagar, August 21 :(GNS) Three militant of Jash-e-Mohammad outfit were killed in an encounter in woods of Nagbaeran area of Tral in Awantipora of South Kashmir's Pulwama district on Saturday.

Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told GNS that three militant of JeM have been killed in Tral upper reaches.

However their identity couldn't be established yet, IGP added.

Earlier, reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Tral woods.

As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.(GNS)

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17/08/2021

*Suspected militants shot dead BJP worker in Kulgam’s Brazloo*

Kulgam, Aug 17 (KNO): Suspected militants on Tuesday shot dead a BJP worker in Brazloo area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district.

An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the BJP worker namely Javaid Ahmad Dar son of Abdullah Dar resident of Brazloo was shot dead outside his residence.

“Javaid was the constituency in charge of BJP for Kulgam,” he said, adding that police party has rushed to the spot to ascertain the facts.

The official said that whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers—(KNO)

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09/08/2021

*Updated: Militants shot dead BJP Kisan Morcha President, his wife in rented accommodation*

Anantnag, Aug 9, KNT: Militants gunned down BJP Kisan Morcha District President for Kulgam and his wife in their rented accommodation in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Monday late afternoon.

Local sources said a couple of gunmen barged into the rented accommodation of Ghulam Rasool Dar at resorted to indiscriminate firing. In the attack, Dar and his wife Jawahira sustained bullet injuries and possibly died on the spot.

The couple were shifted to hospital where doctors declared them brought dead.

BJP Spokesperson Altaf Thakur told news agency Kashmir News Trust that Ghulam Rasool Dar was a senior BJP leader who besides being a Sarpanch Redwani Kulgam was District President BJP Kisan Morcha. He said Dar and his wife were killed in rented accommodation.

*Dar was a retired government school headmaster. The couple is survived by three issues who are all married and settled. (KNT)*

04/08/2021

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25/07/2021

*Eight dead, four injured in multiple landslides in HP''s Kinnaur district*

Shimla, Jul 25: Eight people were killed and four others injured in multiple landslides in Himachal Pradesh''s Kinnaur district on Sunday, police said.

Multiple landslides occurred near Batseri on Sangla-Chitkul road, they added.

Heavy boulders fell on a tempo traveller carrying 11 people and of them, eight were killed and three were injured, according to the police.

In a similar incident, one person was injured in another landslide in Kinnaur district, they added.

The police said they have started rescue operations and further details are awaited.—(PTI)

18/07/2021

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17/05/2021

*3-yr-old boy among two minors who fall unconscious at marriage in Budgam, succumbs at SKIMS*

Naveed Ul Haq

Budgam, May 17 (KNO): 3-year-old boy among two minors, who suddenly fell unconscious on Monday afternoon at a marriage ceremony in Brenjan area of Chadoora in Central Kashmir's Budgam district, succumbed at SKIMS Soura, officials said here.

Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that two minor boys earlier suddenly fell unconscious and the duo was immediately rushed to sub-district hospital Chadoora, where from they were shifted to SKIMS in a critical condition.

However, an official said that one among the minor boys succumbed at SKIMS Soura and identified him as Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar (03) son of Mohammad Lateif Dar, a resident of Brenjan Chadoora.

Meanwhile, a police officer said that investigation was going on into the matter.

Another minor boy, who is undergoing treatment at SKIMS has been identified as Rahil Ahmad Wagay (02) son of Manzoor Ahmad Wagay, resident of Fresdab Kanidajan area of Charar-i-Sharief—(KNO)

17/05/2021

*DAK sounds alert over black fungus in Covid patients*

Srinagar, May 17(GNS): The Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said a rare but deadly fungal infection called mucormycosis is infecting Covid-19 patients.

Sounding alert, DAK President and influenza expert Dr Nisar ul Hassan said if left untreated the disease can be fatal for covid patients.

“Cases of mucormycosis, commonly known as black fungus are being reported in several states of the country among recovering and recovered Covid-19 patients,” he said.

Dr Hassan said chances of fungal infection increase in Covid patients who are diabetic and are taking steroids.

“Diabetes lowers the body’s immune defenses, Covid exacerbates it and then steroids act like a fuel to the fire,” he said.

Dr Hassan said Covid itself leads to lymphopenia, therefore predisposing patients to opportunistic fungal infection.

“The use of ordinary water in humidifiers which are used during oxygen therapy could be another factor,” he added.

The DAK President said in order to prevent this life-threatening disease in Covid patients, doctors should use steroids judiciously and ensure there is no misuse of steroids.

People who have diabetes should keep their sugar levels in control.

And, use sterile water for humidifiers during oxygen therapy.

He said the fungus is ubiquitous and is found in soil, air and decaying food.

Despite being common in the environment, it does not cause infection in healthy humans.

However, when the body’s defenses have been weakened, the fungus gets a chance to infect with devastating results.

“After inhaling fungus from the air, it can go into nose, sinuses, eyes and brain leading to loss of vision and even death in some cases. It can also affect lungs,” Dr Nisar said.

He said symptoms include pain and swelling in eye or face, headache, nasal discharge and black crusts in the nose

“Treatment of mucormycosis involves removing of all infected tissue through surgery and following with antifungal amphotericin B,” he said.

“There is an urgent need to make people aware about the disease.

A high degree of suspicion should be there with the doctors who are treating Covid patients and any nasal, facial and eye complaints should not be ignored because early detection and timely intervention holds the key,” said Dr Nisar.(GNS)

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12/05/2021

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29/03/2021

*Councilor, SPO Killed; civilian injured in militant attack in Sopore*

Srinagar, March 29 : A Municipal Councilor and a Special Police Officer were killed and a civilian injured in alleged militant attack in Sopore area of north Kashmir.

Official sources said that councilor Reyaz Ahmad Peer son of Ghulam Nabi Peer of Ningli Sopore, SPO Shafqat Nazir Khan son of Nazir Ahmad of Mundji Sopore and a civilian Shamas Din peer son of Ghulam Mohammad Peer were seriously injured in the attack at Sopore.

The injured were shifted to hospital where one of them, the councilor and the SPO succumbed to their injuries. The civilian has been referred to Srinagar for specialized treatment, they said.

Block Medical Officer Dr Rudiyana confirmed to the death of Reyaz Ahmad and SPO and injuries to Shams Din.

Police said that investigations were underway as regards the attack. Emerging story. More details awaited. (GNS)