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Civilian shot dead by militants in Kashmir

By IANS | Updated: March 27, 2020 21:55 IST

Militants shot and killed a civilian in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday, police said.

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Srinagar, March 27 Militants shot and killed a civilian in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Friday, police said.

"Militants fired at Mehrajuddin Bhat, an auto rickshaw driver, in Redwani village of Kulgam district, injuring him severely.

"He was shifted to a nearby health centre from where he was referred by doctors to district hospital in Anantnag town but subsequently succumbed to his injuries," police said.

Attending doctors said Bhat had sustained five gunshots in his arms and legs.

( With inputs from IANS )

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