Militants fatally shot a civilian in Srinagar on Wednesday evening, police said.

A press note said the incident occurred at 8:15 pm at Main Chowk, Habba Kadal. The victim has been identified as Umer Nazir Bhat, owner of the shop.

He was taken to a nearby hospital soon after he was shot but died of his injuries.

Area has been cordoned off and search is going on, the press note said.

Courtesy: The Tribune: 23rd June, 2021