Srinagar: Terrorists shot and critically injured a civilian in Kulgam district on Wednesday who later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital, officials said here.
While confirming the death, police said that the terrorists involved in this gruesome terror crime will be neutralised soon.
The slain was identified as Satish Kumar Singh, a Rajput.
He was rushed to a local hospital where doctors referred him to a facility in Srinagar in view of his critical condition.
The attack took place at Pumbai, Kakran in Kulgam district at around 7.30 pm, the officials said.
Giving details about the attack, Kashmir Zone Police tweeted: “#Terrorists fired upon a civilian namely Satish Kumar Singh, driver by profession, son of Surinder Kumar Singh resident of Kakran, #Kulgam at Kakran. He has been shifted to hospital for treatment. Area cordoned off. Further details shall follow”.
Officials said that Singh succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.
“#KulgamTerrorIncidentUpdate: Civilian Satesh Kumar Singh, a resident of Kulgam, #succumbed to his injuries at hospital. #Terrorists involved in this #gruesome terror crime will be neutralised soon. Search to track the involved #terrorists in progress,” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted.
Kulgam and Shopian districts have small pockets with Rajput families who have never migrated out of Jammu and Kashmir. They are mainly into apple business.
Meanwhile, former chief minister and vice president National Conference, Omar Abdullah strongly condemned the killing.
“I unequivocally condemn the attack on Satish Kumar Singh in which he lost his life. There can never be a justification for attacks like these. May his soul rest in peace & may his family find strength during this difficult time,” Omar tweeted.
LG Tweets:
I strongly condemn the terror attack on civilian Satesh Kumar Singh in Kulgam. Terrorists involved in this despicable act will be brought to justice soon. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family in this hour of grief.
— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) April 13, 2022
“I strongly condemn the terror attack on civilian Satesh Kumar Singh in Kulgam. Terrorists involved in this despicable act will be brought to justice soon. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family in this hour of grief”.
