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Two shot at by militants in Shopian


Date:- 09 May 2019


 

Suspected militants shot and critically injured two persons in Shopian district on Wednesday, two days after polling was held in the volatile area. The incident took place in the Zainapora area — a stronghold of militants.

The injured have been identified as Irfan Ahmad Lone (28) and Muzaffar Ahmad Bhat (30), both residents of Zainapora village of the district. They are under treatment at the Anantnag district hospital and their condition is stated to be critical.

A senior police official said the duo ran a chemist shop near Sub-District Hospital at Zainapora. According to preliminary reports, they were abducted from the shop and shot at in Rebben village, two km from there, the official added. He said a case had been registered and further investigations were underway.

Following the incident, a contingent of security forces reached the area and launched a manhunt to locate the attackers. Sources said the victims were polling agents of the Peoples Democratic Party during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections held on Monday.

Courtesy:The Tribune,May 09,2019