Srinagar, Oct 2: A man was shot dead and another injured by unknown gunmen, suspected to be militants, at Karan Nagar and Batamaloo areas here this afternoon, officials said.
They said the man identified as Majid Guru son of Abdul Rehman of Chatabal Srinagar was fired from point blank and suffered injuries in chest, face and abdomen. He was immediately rushed to nearly SMHS hospital where he succumbed to the wounds. Medical Superintendent SMHS hospital Dr. Kanwar Jeet Singh confirmed to GNS that the man was brought dead.
Later in a statement issued, police said that at about 1730 hours, Police received information about a firing incident near Madina Complex Karan Nagar. Senior police officers reached at the crime spot, statement reads.
“Officers attending the crime spot learnt that one individual identified as Majid Ahmad Gojri son of Abdul Rehman resident of Chattabal Srinagar was shot at by the (militants). He has received grievous gunshot injuries in this incident,” the statement reads, adding, “Although, the injured was immediately evacuated to nearby hospital, however he succumbed to his injuries.”
Police has registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of law.”Investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the full circumstances of this crime. Area has been cordoned and search in the area is going on.”
Meanwhile, unknown gunmen suspected to be militants fired upon a civilian at SD Colony area of Batamaloo.
“At about 2000 hours Police received information about an incident at SD Colony Batamaloo area of Srinagar where (militants) had fired upon a civilian,” police said, adding, “Preliminary investigation revealed that (militants) had fired upon a civilian identified as Mohammad Shafi Dar son of Abdul Rehman Dar of Batamaloo at SD Colony Batamaloo area of Srinagar.”
In this incident, Dar has received critical gunshot injuries and was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for the treatment of his injuries.
“Police have registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of law. Investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the full circumstances of this crime. Area has been cordoned and search in the area is going on.” (GNS)