Militants’ bid to attack CRPF camp foiled, gun battle ensues
A gunfight broke out between security forces and militants, who took shelter in a building in Karan Nagar area of the city after their attempt to strike a CRPF camp was foiled early Monday morning, officials said. According to senior CRPF officials, there were two militants. In the exchange of fire a CRPF jawan was injured, they said. "The sentry at the camp noticed two suspicious persons at around 4.30 am, carrying backpacks and weapons. He challenged them and opened fire," a spokesman of the CRPF said. As per the officials, the militants fled from the spot and took shelter in an under-construction house nearby. The building has been cordoned off by the CRPF. Intermittent exchange of fire was reported and the CRPF moved in more troops to ensure that the militants do not escape. The incident comes two days after Jaish-e-Mohammad militants attacked an Army camp in Sunjwan area of Jammu, killing six people including five soldiers. -PTC News
