Militants of Hizbul Mujahideen outfit tossed a grenade towards a vehicle of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday injuring five personnel.
Reports said that militants hurled a grenade in Wanpoh at Srinagar-Jammu national highway towards a joint party of Army and CRPF. They said five personnel were hurt in the attack who were shifted to hospital.
“This afternoon unknown militants hurled a grenade on CRPF party of 99 battalion deployed for road opening at Wanpoh, Mir Bazaar in District Kulgam. Three CRPF personnel sustained injuries in the incident. The injured were shifted to hospital for treatment. Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a manhunt to nab the attackers.”
Meanwhile, Hizbul Mujahideen operational commander, Burhanuddin told a news agency claimed the responsibility of Wanpoh attack.
He said, “Three force personnel were killed while two others have been wounded in the attack. Such attacks will continue in future as well”.
Meanwhile, shutdown continued in Kashmir for the 80th day on Tuesday. While sparse traffic was seen in capital Srinagar, the life remained on a standstill in most parts of Kashmir valley. The educational institutions, government offices, business establishments and shops remained shut.
Police said the situation remained by and large peaceful throughout the Valley.