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NEW DELHI, Dec 11 (KUNA) -- At least one security personnel was killed and
four persons, including three cops and a civilian, were injured when
unidentified militants attacked the cars-convoy of a minister in India's
northern most state Jammu and Kashmir's regional government, Sunday night,
reported the IBN Television.
Ali Mohammed Sagar, the Law Minister and a senior leader of the ruling
party 'National Conference', was attacked when the convoy of his cars was
entering his official residence in the state.
This is the first incident in recent years where a political figure has
been targeted by militants in the state.
The Law minister barely managed to crawl to safety when the militant attack
took place. The TV report quoted him as saying: "Thanks to Almighty that I am
safe. However, it's very sad that one of my policeman died in this unfortunate
incident".
Sagar has reportedly been on the radar of militants for long.
Indian side Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the
incident and directed the state police to ensure speedy investigation to
arrest the culprits. (end)
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