The gunmen opened indiscriminate fire and hurled grenades to manage their entry inside the high security camp. The operation is going on and one of our soldier Saifuddin was martyred and three others have been injured," Srinagar based CRPF spokesperson Rajesh Yadav told ET. Train services are also likely to get affected due to the attack in Lethpora. According to official records more than 100 locals have joined militant ranks this year, which is highest in last seven years. The government has urged local militants to 'return to mainstream' and police claim that around ten locals have already dropped the arms and returned home.

Source: Economic Times December 31, 2017 02:06 UTC