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NEW DELHI: Two policemen and two civilian were killed on Saturday when terrorists opened fire on a police party in south Kashmir ’s Anantnag district, police said.

According to police, unidentified gunmen attacked cops who were clearing traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu highway at Mir Bazar's Malpora area of the district. A non-local labourer also lost his life in the attack.

"Three other policemen on duty have also received severe injuries," the official said, adding, "all the injured have been shifted to hospital for treatment."

Meanwhile, security forces have cordoned off the area and started a search operation.

More details awaited

