Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 6 (ANI): Terrorists fired upon sarpanch Sajad Ahmad Khanday outside his residence in Vessu, Kulgam on Thursday.

He was taken to the hospital.

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Further details in this matter are awaited. (ANI)

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