Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 22 (ANI): A man was injured in a firing incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri on Monday evening, police said.

According to officials, the victim, identified as Mohammad Raziq, son of Mohammad Akbar and resident of Kunda Top, Shahdara Sharif in J-K's Rajouri, has been critically injured following a "targeted firing" incident in his native village.

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Forces have cordoned off the area, and an investigation has been initiated to nab the attackers, they said.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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