Two policemen were today killed when suspected militants opened fire at their vehicle outside a court in Pulwama district of Kashmir.
According the police, the suspected militants opened fire at a police vehicle parked outside a court in Pulwama town, 35 kms from here.
Special Police Officers Khursheed Ahmad and Mukhtar Ahmad were seriously injured and rushed to a nearby hospital where they succumbed, police said.
Two civilians were also hurt during the incident which sparked panic in the busy area.
The area was cordoned off and a hunt has been launched to nab the militants responsible for the incident.
So far no militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the attack.
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