Jammu and Kashmir: Gunmen fire at bank vehicle in Shopian, two guards killed

Two bank guards were killed in an attack by militants in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Monday.

Police said, unidentified gunmen indiscriminately opened fire at the bank vehicle of Jammu and Kashmir Bank with automatic and semi-automatic guns. “The two guards did not even get time to respond,” said a police officer.

The officer added two bank officials are also injured in the attack.

A senior police officer posted at Shopian district said, “A search operation has been launched in the region to corner the attackers.”

No terrorist organisation has claimed the incident. 

(With PTI inputs)