SRINAGAR: Militants attacked a CRPF convoy at Pampore on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway today killing two jawans and injuring 10 others before they sneaked into a nearby Government building, triggering a stand off.
A possible hostage situation was avoided when CRPF and local police managed to evacuate civilians who were holed up inside Entrepreneurship Development Institute (EDI) building located at Pampore, in the outskirts of the Srinagar city.
“We have been successful in evacuating the civilians from the building,” Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police K Rajendra told media persons.
One of those evacuated claimed that they were asked by militants to leave because they did not mean any harm to civilians. (AGENCIES)
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