In a tragic and alarming development, terrorists targeted and fatally shot a non-local individual in the Bijbehara area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday evening.
According to a senior police official, the assailants, believed to be terrorists, carried out the attack by firing upon the victim, identified as Raja Shah, son of Shankar Shah and a resident of Bihar. Mr. Shah succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
This cowardly act underscores the grave security challenges prevailing in certain areas of Kashmir and underscores the imperative to safeguard the lives of all residents and visitors.
Security forces have initiated a rigorous search operation in the vicinity and surrounding areas to apprehend the perpetrators responsible for this brutal act of violence.
Further details regarding the investigation and the victim’s identity will be provided as they become available.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by terrorism and the critical importance of maintaining vigilance and security measures in the region.