CRPF trooper foils weapon snatching attempt in Srinagar

Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper on Tuesday foiled a weapon snatching attempt here, police said.

Three persons using chilli powder attempted to snatch away the weapon from the CRPF trooper in Humhama area near the Srinagar International Airport, a police officer said.

"After their attempt failed, they escaped," the officer added.