This is the first major terrorist incident after
the recent spate of civilian killings targetting
mostly migrant workers and people from
minority communities.
Highlights
A gunfight broke out between terrorists and
security forces at a hospital.
Terrorists managed to escape taking advantage
of civilian presence: Cops
One person was taken to the hospital with
firearm injuries, sources said.
New Delhi:
A gunfight broke out between terrorists and
security forces at a hospital in Srinagar today
following which the hospital and its hostels
have been cordoned off.
The terrorists, however, managed to escape
taking advantage of the civilians present in the
area, the police said. A large number of security
forces have rushed to the spot.
There was a brief firefight between terrorists
and security forces at SKIMS Hospital, Bemina.
Terrorists managed to escape taking advantage
of civilian presence" the Srinagar Police tweeted.
Initially, the police said it was an incident of accidental fire.
This is the first major terrorist incident after the
recent spate of civilian killings targetting mostly
migrant workers and people from minority
communities. An additional 50 companies of
security forces were deployed in Srinagar to
prevent further targeted attacks by terrorists.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah was recently in
Kashmir on a three-day visit - his first since the
abrogation of Article 370 and scrapping of
Jammu and Kashmir's special status.
