Mubashir Bukhari
Tral (NVI): A civilian was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Tral area of south Kashmir this evening.
The deceased has been identified as Shabir Ahmed Bhat, son of Mohammad Sideeq Bhat.
“Unknown gunmen shot at Bhat outside his residence. He was rushed to hospital where doctors declared him brought dead,” officials said.
Soon after the incident, security forces cordoned off the area to nab the culprits, they said.
Meanwhile, a civilian sustained injuries when suspected militants hurled a grenade on a police station at Maharaj Gunj in Srinagar this evening.
Suspected militants lobbed a grenade on police station but it missed the target and exploded nearby causing injuries to one civilian who was passing by.
