Srinagar
Aug 01, 2006:
Suspected militants shot dead two para military troopers in Srinagar here today, police said.
Two suspected pistol borne militants fired from close range at Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel on duty in Dalgate area of Srinagar at around 1135 hrs local time killing one on the spot and injuring another, CRPF PRO Dalip Singh Ambresh said.
The shooters fled from the spot in the ensuing chaos. The injured trooper succumbed to his injuries in the Hospital.
The killed personnel have been identified as Hawaldar M Abeesh Khan, and Constable Kapil Kumar belonging to 172 Bn CRPF.
Police cordoned off the area to search for the shooters.
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