Militant attack kills 2 security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir

Militants opened fire on security forces at Khushipora in Parimpora area, a police official said.

A file photo of Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir (representational image) | Photo: Praveen Jain | ThePrint

Srinagar: Two security force personnel were killed in a militant attack on a quick reaction team (QRT) at Parimpora on the outskirts of the city on Thursday, police said.

The ultras opened fire on the security forces at Khushipora in Parimpora area, a police official said.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the assailants, he said.