Srinagar, Nov 10 (IBNS) Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were gunned down by militants at Pattan on Wednesday, said the police.

 

Meanwhile, the entire Kashmir Valley remained off the clutches of curfew.

 

“Barring one incident of firing by militants at Pattan this morning in which two Central Reserve Police Force personnel lost their lives. Situation elsewhere remained normal and under control,” said the Jammu & Kashmir Police.

 

“Two CRPF personnel were fired upon by militants  at Pattan  this morning. One of the personnel lost his life on spot and another was injured, who later succumbed to his injuries at hospital.

 

“The identity of these personnel was ascertained as Head constables B Teja and Om Prakash,” said the police.

 

Police has registered a case and further investigations  are on.

 

“There are no curfew restrictions anywhere in Kashmir Valley today (Wednesday),” said the police.

 

At least 108 people were killed in anti-India protests led by the separatists in Kashmir since June 11, prompting the Centre to initiate talks with the various groups in the state, propose greater autonomy and depute an all-party delegation to the Valley.