Srinagar: A Bank Security Guard belonging to Kashmir pandit community was shot dead by unknown gunmen (suspected to be militants) at the Achan area of Litter village in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday.
An official said that militants fired upon a bank security guard. He was immediately shifted to the district hospital, Pulwama where he was declared dead by the doctors.
Medical Superintendent of District Hospital, Pulwama, Dr Tula confirmed that the man was brought dead to the hospital.
“Terrorists fired upon one civilian from the minority namely Sanjay SharmaS/O Kashinath Sharma R/O Achan Pulwama while on way to the local market. He was shifted to the hospital however, he succumbed to injuries. There was an Armed guard in his village. The area was cordoned off. Details shall follow, ” Kashmir Zone Police said in a tweet.
Meanwhile, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, South Kashmir range, Rayees Muhammad Bhat said that “We are acting swiftly and investigating the matter. The terrorists involved in this heinous crime will be tracked down and neutralized soon."
(KDC)