India News | Militants Gun Down Civilian in Srinagar
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. A civilian was shot dead by militants in the Habbakadal locality of the city here on Wednesday evening, police said.
Srinagar, Jun 23 (PTI) A civilian was shot dead by militants in the Habbakadal locality of the city here on Wednesday evening, police said.
The victim, 25-year-old Umar, received gunshot injuries to the chest in the attack and was rushed to the SMHS hospital, where he died during treatment, a police official said.
He said security forces have cordoned the area off, and a hunt was launched to nab the attackers.
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