An Indian paramilitary trooper stands guard after militants attacked a police post in Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir, Dec. 11, 2018. At least three policemen were killed and one was wounded Tuesday after militants attacked a police post in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said. (Xinhua/Javed Dar)
SRINAGAR, Indian-controlled Kashmir, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- At least three policemen were killed and one was wounded Tuesday after militants attacked a police post in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, police said.
The policemen were attacked in Zainpora village of Shopian district, about 70 km south of Srinagar city, the summer capital of Indian-controlled Kashmir.
"Today militants attacked a police post in Zainpora set up to guard members of minority community," a police official posted in Shopian said. "Three policemen were killed, while as one was wounded in the attack."
Police said the wounded policeman was immediately sent to hospital.
Reports said militants have managed to snatch four service rifles of the policemen during the attack.
Following the attack, contingents of police, paramilitary and army were rushed to the spot to initiate searches for the militants.
So far no militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
A guerilla war is going on between militants and Indian troopers stationed in the region since 1989. However, of late Indian policemen too have been trained to fight them.
