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Four killed in gunbattle in Srinagar

     Srinagar: Four persons, including two civilians and equal number of security personnel, were killed and over 10 others injured in a crossfire between security forces and militants at Lal Chowk area in Srinagar on Monday afternoon. The incident took place at about 2.15 p.m. (IST) when the militants hurled a grenade at the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) headquarters at Palladium Chowk followed by firing at the security personnel there and at Ghanta ghar. Director General of Police Gopal Sharma said that after the initial attack, militants entered the Peak View hotel, where they are holed up. Their exact number has not been ascertained as yet. Meanwhile, security forces have cordoned off the area. No militant outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the attack.