Srinagar, May 27: A civilian, who was shot at and injured by suspected militants in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, has succumbed to injuries, police said on Tuesday.
“Militants Monday night fired at and injured a civilian identified as Abdul Majeed Shah, a resident of Babagund area of Langate in the north Kashmir district,” a police official said.
He said Shah was rushed to a hospital in a critical condition, but succumbed to injuries later.
Police have registered a case, the official said, adding a hunt has been launched to trace the assailants.