KASHMIRI PANDIT SHOT DEAD

Pulwama: A 40-yearold man belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community died after being shot at allegedly by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on Sunday, in the latest targeted killing in the Valley.

Terrorists fired upon one civilian from minority namely Sanjay Sharma S/O Kashinath Sharma R/O Achan Pulwama while on way to local market. He was shifted to hospital however, he succumbed to injuries. There was armed guard in his village. Area cordoned off,” Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a tweet.

According to DIG Rayees Mohammad, “Terrorists fired upon a member of a minority community when he was outside along with her wife. We are searching for the terrorist and we will neutralise them as soon as possible.”

My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. The administration has given a free hand to the security forces to deal with the terrorists and we will continue to combat such acts of terrorism firmly and decisively. — Manoj Sinha, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor