A civilian was killed by unidentified gunmen in south Kashmir district of Anantnag, an official said here on Thursday.
He said unidentified gunmen barged into the residence of one Mohammad Saleem Dar in Larkipora in Anantnag at around 2105 hrs on Thursday. “The gunmen fired at Dar, resulting in his critical injuries,” he said.
He said injured was immediately taken to a hospital where he succumbed. “The gunmen managed to escape from the spot under the cover of darkness,” he said, adding security forces were rushed a search operation was launched to nab the attackers.
He said police has registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of law. “Investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the full circumstances of this terror crime,” he added.
This is the second incident in which gunmen killed civilians. Two civilians were killed by unidentified gunmen in south Kashmir district of Kulgam on Wednesday night.