Terrorists Fire At Hospital In Srinagar, Security Forces Cordon Off Area
NDTV
This is the first major terrorist incident after the recent spate of civilian killings targetting mostly migrant workers and people from minority communities.
A gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces at a hospital in Srinagar today following which the hospital has been cordoned off. The terrorists, however, managed to escape taking advantage of the civilians present in the area, the police said. A large number of security forces have rushed to the spot.
"There was a brief firefight between terrorists and security forces at SKIMS Hospital, Bemina. Terrorists managed to escape taking advantage of civilian presence" the Srinagar Police tweeted.
One person was taken to the hospital with firearm injuries, sources told NDTV.
Initially, the police said it was an incident of accidental fire. The medical college and its hostels have been cordoned off, sources have told NDTV.
