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CRPF trooper killed by militants in Bijbehara of South Kashmir

Srinagar, April 07 : A paramilitary CRPF trooper was killed in a militant attack in Bijbehara area of South Kashmiri’s Anantnag district on Tuesday.

Reports reaching GNS said that the suspected militants fired upon CRPF party at Goriwan, Bijbehara. The militants also lobbed a grenade on the paramilitary, however, the device failed to explode.

In the incident, one CRPF man namely Head Constable Shiv Lal of 116 battalion received critical injuries. “The injured was rushed to SDH Bijbehara for treatment. However, doctors there referred him to GMC Anantnag for specialized treatment,” they said.

Medical Superintendent of GMC Anantnag, Dr Abdul Majeed Mehrab told GNS that the trooper was declared brought dead at the health facility. He said that the trooper had received critical bullet wounds in his chest.

A senior Police officer also confirmed the death of the CRPF man in the attack.

The officer said that the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) and police team from concerned police station recovered the grenade from the spot and destroyed at Sangam area without causing any damage. (GNS)

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