Anantnag, October 5: Militants on Saturday opened fire at a former PDP worker in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, leaving him injured, police said. Sajad Hussain Mantoo was shot at by the militants at his residence in Kokernag area of Anantnag, they said. Several Injured in Grenade Explosion Near District Magistrate’s Office in Anantnag.

Mantoo received bullet injuries in his abdomen and thigh and was rushed to the district hospital, the police said, adding that his condition is stated to be stable.

Update by ANI:

The reason behind the attack is not known yet, a police official said. Mantoo was formerly associated with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), he said.

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