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Police officer, SPO injured in Zakoora firing

Srinagar, November 17: Two cops including a sub-inspector (SI) and Special Police Officer (SPO) were injured after militants opened fire on a police party in Zakura area of Srinagar.

Official sources told news agency GNS that acting upon a specific input, police cordoned off Zakura and launched searches. As the searches were on near suspected spot, hiding militants opened fire, resulting in injuries to two cops including one sub-inspector, who is stated to be in critical condition.

A militant has been reportedly arrested by cops at the firing spot. More details awaited.