The two men were killed in the Uri sector.
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“Militants attacked a security forces injuring 10 security personnel, including nine Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers and a local policeman”, a police officer said.
Although there were no inputs about the possibility of militant attacks to disrupt the celebrations, the security grid is not taking any chances, he said. When they retaliated, the terrorists ran into the neighbouring houses. Three of them are in a critical condition and will be sent to Delhi by air ambulance, doctors said. The main official function was held at Bakhshi stadium near Lal Chowk in Srinagar amid tight security.
“The attack was specific to Independence day”.
Without naming Pakistan, Modi slammed: When innocent people are killed in terrorist attacks, there are celebrations. This is our nature. What kind of life is this which is inspired by terrorism?
The CRPF said the Commanding Officer of CRPF 49 Battalion Promod Kumar was leading from the front and was hit on his upper neck during the gunfire exchange with militants.
Security has been a worry in Nowhatta, which has been the centre of protests that have rocked the Valley for more than a month.
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“Curfew remained in force in five police station areas of old city and Hazratbal zone in Srinagar district and Anantnag town in south Kashmir as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order”, the police official said. Two terrorists have been killed.
