Four policemen killed in Kashmir Valley

Update: 2018-12-11 22:45 IST

 Srinagar: Four policemen were killed on Tuesday in a militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district.

The militants attacked a police picket in Zainpora village that was set up to protect members of the minority community.

Police said three policemen were killed on the spot while a fourth policeman died while being shifted to hospital.

The militants escaped with four rifles of the policemen.

A manhunt was launched after the attack to trace the assailants.

The Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
 

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