Two civilians sustained bullet wounds on Friday afternoon in a firing incident at Bus stand Pulwama in south Kashmir.Sources told GNS that a police team raided the bus stand today afternoon and tried to arrest the suspected persons; in the meantime, the suspected persons allegedly fired few shots and tried to flee.The gunshots created panic among the locals, eyewitness said, adding that SOG men also retaliated and overpowered the burka-clad man.Two civilians identified as Rehti Begium and Reyaz Ahmad Teli, both residents of Arihal Pulwama sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of firing. The injured persons were immediately evacuated to nearby hospital for treatment, they said.When contacted Superintendent of Police (SP) Pulwama Tijender Singh told GNS that following a specific information about the presence of some militants, a special police team of SOG and CRPF raided at bus stand Pulwama.
“As such the police team tried to apprehend the suspected militants who were sitting in a sumo, one among them opened fire which created chaos in the area”, SP said.In the incident, two civilians including a woman and a man received injuries, he said.“Police showed restraint and did not retaliate as there were many people around. The troops meanwhile chased them and were able to arrest one of their member who was wearing woman clothes”, SP said, adding that a sharp edged weapon was also recovered from his possession.“The apprehended person, an OGW and has been identified as Tariq Ahmad of Drach, Pulwama”, he said.The official further said that the militants were planning to carry out the attack in the town and the attempt has been foiled by timely action of police.As the news spread in the area, there was a spontaneous shutdown in the area, witness said. (GNS)