Civilian shot at by militants in J-K's Baramulla

A civilian has been shot at by suspected militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Tuesday night. The victim, a resident of Zaloora village, sustained two bullets in the incident and is undergoing treatment.

Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir): A civilian has been shot at by suspected militants in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, police said on Wednesday.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police of Sopore, the militants fired at a civilian in Zaloora village of Sopore on Tuesday evening. The injured was identified as Feroz Ahmad Gojri (34), a resident of Zaloora.

"He has been referred to Handwara hospital in a critical state. He sustained two bullet injuries in both the thighs,” said police.

A case has been registered in the matter and a joint team of Army and special operations group of Jammu and Kashmir police launched a cordon and search operation in the area to nab the attackers.