Srinagar: A cop who was injured critically in a militant attack at Zainapora area of Shopian in south Kashmir succumbed to his injuries.

Earlier in the afternoon, three policemen were killed on the spot and the another suffered critical injuries after militants attacked the police post guarding the minority community at Zainapora.

The injured cop was immediately taken to nearby hospital where from he was referred to Srinagar hospital, however, he succumbed on the way.

A police officer confirmed that the injured constable Abdul Majid (belt no. 193/SPN) of Shallabugh Ganderbal succumbed to injuries on the way to the hospital.