Nowgam attack: Injured Cop succumbs*

SGR April 01 (PTK) A cop who was injured in Aribagh, Nowgam, Srinagar attack, succumbed on the way to the hospital, officials said.

Medical Superintendent SMHS hospital saud that the injured cop was brought dead to the hospital.

The slain policeman has been identified as Ramez Raja. He was injured when militants attacked the residence of a senior BJP leader Muhammad Anwar Khan at Aribagh area of Srinagar.

Earlier militants attacked residence of BJP leader in which sentry was injured critically.

Area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers. (PTK)