SRINAGAR (KIMS) — A non-local labourer has been shot dead by suspected militants at Tumchi Nowpora area of Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Monday.
Police said, a non-local labourer identified as Mukesh Kumar of Uttar Pradesh was fired upon and injured by suspected militants at Tumchi Nowpora area of the district.
Soon after the incident, he was rushed to nearby hospital for treatment, however he succumbed to his injuries, they said.
Meanwhile, the entire area has been cordoned off to nab the attackers.
Kashmir Police Zone in a post on X (formerly) Twitter said, Militants fired upon one labourer identified as Mukesh of U.P in Tumchi Nowpora area of Pulwama, who later on succumbed to his injuries. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow. — (KIMS)