Young man dead after unknown gunmen fired

Kulgam,28 March(H.S): A 25-years old person died in a hospital at south Kashmir after he was fired upon by unknown gunmen last late night at Redwani area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district.

A police officer told that the suspected militants fired upon Mehraj-Ud-Din Bhat at Redwani last night.

Bhat, an auto driver by profession suffered serious bullet wounds and was shifted to Primary Health Center (PHC) Qaimoh for treatment.

A doctor at PHC Qaimoh that the man had suffered five bullet wounds in his arms and legs.

Bhat was referred to GMC Anantnag for specialized treatment. However, the injured later succumbed to injuries at GMC Anantnag.

Medical Superintendent of GMC Anantnag Dr Majeed Mehrab also confirmed the death.

Soon after the incident, the officer said, the security forces launched a hunt to nab the assailants.