CRPF jawans injured as militants open fire in Anantnag district

Reinforcements sent to nab the attackers, say police

November 02, 2017 10:20 am | Updated 03:20 pm IST - Srinagar

A CRPF vehicle came under fire from militants near Lazibal in Anantnag.

A CRPF vehicle came under fire from militants near Lazibal in Anantnag.

Several jawans were injured in an attack by militants on a CRPF patrol party near Lazibal area, Anantnag district of south Kashmir, on Thursday morning.

However, unconfirmed reports suggest four jawans were injured.

“We are assessing the situation. Reinforcements have been sent to nab the attackers,” said a police official.

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