Two policemen were killed and 14 others injured, some of them critically, after militants attacked a police bus in Srinagar. Police claim that the attack was done by an offshoot of the Jaish-e-Mohammad.
This attack was the first major attack on security forces since the abrogation of J&K’s special status in August 2019.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought details on the attack. He posted on Twitter: “He has also expressed condolences to the families of that security personnel who have been martyred in the attack.”
National Conference leader and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah wrote on Twitter: “Terrible news of a terror attack on a police bus on the outskirts of Srinagar. I unequivocally condemn this attack while at the same time sending my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased & prayers for the injured.”
PDP leader and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti tweeted: “Terribly sad to hear about the Srinagar attack in which two policemen were killed. GoI’s false narrative of normalcy in Kashmir stands exposed yet there has been no course correction. My condolences to the bereaved families.”
Militants have stepped up attacks on police personnel this year. According to official figures, 19 policemen have been killed, including two on Monday, in militant attacks in the Valley this year.
Two days ago, militants killed two policemen in Bandipore. Police said they have identified the militants.
