A convoy of Jammu and Kashmir policemen was attacked by terrorists on the outskirts of Srinagar this morning resulting in the death of two, police said. The incident took place at Nowgam, on the outskirts of Srinagar city.

Three police personnel were injured in the attack, two of whom died during treatment at the hospital, police said.

"Terrorists fired indiscriminately upon police party near Nowgam Bypass. 3 police personnel injured. They were shifted to hospital for treatment where two among them attained martyrdom. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow," tweeted the Kashmir Zone police.

The attack comes despite security being on high alert in the wake of Independence Day.