
According to reports, militants attacked police picket guarding a house in Anantnag on late Monday evening. The attack was repulsed by the alert sentry.
ANI reported that terrorists opened fire at the home guard of PDP leader and Ex-Minister Peer Hussain in Achabal, Anantnag. 
"A residential guard was attacked by terrorists at Thajiwara in Anantnag. The alert sentry retaliated the fire," a police spokesperson noted.
The local police and CRPF were at the spot. More details are awaited.
(With inputs from agencies)