Srinagar: One CRPF personnel died in an encounter with terrorists , who are hiding in a building in Karan Nagar area of the city after their attempt to strike a CRPF camp was foiled Monday morning.
The families have been evacuated from the building.
A CRPF spokesman said the sentry at the camp noticed two suspicious persons at around 4.30 am, carrying backpacks and weapons. He challenged them and opened fire
The terrorists fled from the spot and took shelter in a under-construction house nearby, the officials said. The building has been cordoned off by the CRPF.
According to senior CRPF officials, there were two militants.
Intermittent exchange of fire was reported and the CRPF moved in more troops to ensure that the militants do not escape.
The incident comes two days after Jaish-e-Mohammad militants attacked an Army camp in Sunjwan area of Jammu, killing six people including five soldiers.
