Two policemen injured in grenade attack in Sopore

"The militants suddenly fired at the security forces, triggering an encounter which is going on," a police officer said

A gunfight started on Thursday between forces and militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore town. Police said that security forces began a cordon and search operation in Warpora area following information about the presence of some militants. One of the militants lobbed a grenade.

"The militants suddenly fired at the security forces, triggering an encounter which is going on," a police officer said. Two policemen, including an officer, were injured in a grenade attack by militants. The injured have been hospitalised.

As a precaution, authorities have suspended mobile Internet service in Sopore town. Security forces have cordoned off the area and a search has been launched to nab the attackers, the official said.

(with inputs from agencies)

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