"CRPF vehicle pelted upon at Hillar, Kokernag with the result Driver lost control and met with an accident. Two CRPF personals died on spot and injuries to others. Officers on spot," tweeted Kashmir police.

As the CRPF vehicle was attacked, the driver lost control and met with an accident, resulting in the death of two jawans and injuries to others.

At least two CRPF personnel were killed after the vehicle in which they were travelling was attacked by stone pelters at Hillar in Jammu & Kahsmir’s Kokernag on Wednesday. As the CRPF vehicle was attacked, the driver lost control and met with an accident, resulting in the death of two Jawans and injuries to others.

“CRPF vehicle pelted upon at Hillar, Kokernag with the result Driver lost control and met with an accident. Two CRPF personals died on spot and injuries to others. Officers on spot,” tweeted Kashmir police.

Both the Jawans of 164 battalion were from Kashmir. They have been identified as Riyaz Ahmed Wani and Nissar Ahmed Wani. “Our heartfelt condolences for CRPF men Riyaz Ahmed Wani and Nissar Ahmed Wani whom we lost in the Kokernag incident today.Police has registered case and investigation on.”

Meanwhile, terrorists hurled grenade on a police-CRPF post in Keegan village of Shopian, ANI reported. The security personnel retaliated with firing.