Cop shot at by militants in Jammu and Kashmir

Militants opened fire on a police official near Court Road at New Townhall in Anantnag district, a police spokesman said. 

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Militants shot at and injured a policeman in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said.

The injured cop, Arshid Ahmad, was rushed to a hospital, they said.

"Militants opened fire on a police official near Court Road at New Townhall in Anantnag district," a police spokesman said.

He said local police unit visited the spot and is investigating the incident.

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A case has been registered in this regard, police added.