Srinagar March 15 (IANS) A Bharatiya Janata Party leader was attacked by militants on Thursday on the outskirts of Srinagar triggering a gunfight.
Muhammad Anwar Khan was targeted in Khonmoh area the Jammu and Kashmir Police said.
Khan s guard Bilal Ahmad was injured in the attack a police officer said adding that the militants fled after the attack and took refuge in a village nearby.
"Security forces immediately surrounded the village and started a cordon and search operation. The hiding militants fired at the security forces triggering the encounter which is still on " the officer said.
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