A policeman was killed and a civilian injured when suspected militants opened fire in Indian Kashmir, police said, adding the region’s senior minister escaped unhurt in the attack.
“It seems Ali Mohammed Sagar was the target but he escaped unhurt,” the officer said on condition of anonymity.
The attack took place Sunday evening in downtown Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, the officer said, adding that police were collecting more details on the incident.
Sagar, who has escaped several previous attacks, is a senior cabinet minister in Indian Kashmir and a senior leader in Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s ruling National Conference.
Militants who oppose Indian rule in Kashmir have in the past killed ministers and pro-India politicians.
