SRINAGAR – At least four Indian policemen were on Wednesday killed bymilitants in Arahama area of Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir. Anotherpoliceman reportedly got injured in the attack.

According to local media reports, the police personnel were part of theescort party of the Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) headquarters inArahama village.

The policemen reportedly got injured in the incident and were rushed to anearby hospital. They, however, succumbed to their injuries. The militantsalso snatched three AK 47s from the security personnel.

The area has been cordoned off as security forces are conducting searchoperations to nab the militants involved in the attack. Jaish-e-Mohammadand Hizbul Mujahideen have claimed responsibility for the attack.