Two militants, who attempted to enter a CRPF camp in Srinagar for a fidayeen attack, have been trapped in a building close to a camp of CRPF 23 battalion.
Early in the day, the militants, carrying bags armed with AK47s, were seen approaching towards the camp in Srinagar. The sentries immediatetly opened fire at around 4.30 am, after which the militants fled from the spot. One CRPF personnel succumbed to his injuries while fighting in the ongoing encounter.
"They couldn't enter the headquarters but sneaked in a building close to the HQ. Five families have been evacuated. An operation is on," IG CRPF Ravideep Sahai told ANI.
As of now, five families have been evacuated from the houses around the camp and the operation is underway, confirmed the official.
Earlier on Saturday, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants stormed the Sunjwan army camp in Jammu, killing five security personnel and one civilian. Six army personnel and six civilians were also injured.
The Army has successfully neutralised four militants in the ongoing search operation that is underway since 51 hours. As of now, the combing operations underway at the Sunjwan Army Camp.
(Inputs from agencies)
