Cop Killed In Accidental Fire In Kishtwar
Srinagar, Nov 5: A brief fire fight between militant and posse of police, army and CRPF happened at SKIMS Hospital, Bemina here on Friday. “(Militants) managed to escape taking advantage of civilian presence,” police said in a tweet.
Due to the firing, there was panic in the hospital as attendants and people visiting the hospital moved helter-skelter for safety. Officially there was no injury reported in the incident.
Meanwhile, a policeman was killed allegedly in accidental fire at Malipeth Kishtwar where he was posted on naka duty, officials said on Friday.
They said Constable Ajeet Singh of R S Pura Jammu suffered grievous wounds after his SLR rifle went off accidentally. He was rushed to district hospital Kishtwar where he succumbed to the wounds, they said.
SSP Kistwar Shafqat Hussein Bhat confirmed the killing of the policemen and said that a case has been registered and further investigation taken up.
