Srinagar (NVI): A policeman was shot dead by militants at Shahabad village of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district late this evening, police said.
The cop was fired upon by militants at his residence in Hiller Shahabad area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, they said.
Senior police officers also reached the crime spot.
Police said that militants shot at a policeman identified as Manzoor Ahmad, a resident of Bahi Kokernag, Anantnag.
“He received gunshot injuries in this incident. He was evacuated to nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries. However, he succumbed to his injuries,” they said.
Meanwhile, Police has registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of law. Further investigation is in progress, police said.
