Srinagar, Dec 22: An assistant Sub Inspector of Police was injured after militants attacked him in Bijbhera area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag on Wednesday evening.

A top police officer confirmed that militants fired upon ASI identifying him as Mohd Ashraf residenf of Awantipora leaving him critically injured with two bullet wounds in neck and chest

He was shifted to SDH Bijbhera where from he has been shifted to Srinagar hospital for advanced treatment.

Soon after the attack whole area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers. Further details awaited.

(GNS)