1 CRPF jawan, 2 terrorists killed in fierce gun battle at J&K's Nowhatta

Srinagar: A CRPF officer and five militants were killed while several others were injured when militants attacked security forces at Nowhatta in downtown Srinagar on Monday, even as the rest of the country celebrated India's 70th Independence Day.

An unspecified number of militants fired at the security forces in the area which is close to the historic Jama Masjid, triggering an encounter.

Policemen run to take position near the site of the gunbattle in Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

The CRPF was fighting the terrorists in a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir police. The fierce gun battle lasted for hours and ended on Monday afternoon 2 pm.

Ten security personnel were injured in the militant attack, a police official said, adding, a CRPF commanding officer injured in the attack later succumbed to injuries.

Meanwhile, two militants were killed as Army foiled infiltration bid in Uri sector of north Kashmir.