Srinagar: An Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) of Jammu and Kashmir police was wounded in a militant attack in Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
They said the gunmen fired upon ASI Shabir Ahmed at Amishijipora village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district at 5.45 pm while he was coming back from the mosque.
“ASI Shabir Ahmad was shot at by the terrorists while he was coming back from mosque after prayers in his native place Amishijipora area of Shopian. In this terror incident, he had received gunshot injuries and was immediately evacuated to nearby hospital where from he has been referred to Srinagar hospital for specialized treatment,” a police spokesman said, adding the condition of the injured is said to be stable.
Police has registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of law. “Investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the full circumstances of this terror crime,” he said.
Security forces have cordoned off the entire area to nab the attackers.
Pertinently, three days ago, an off duty Head Constable Ali Mohammad was shot dead at Hassapora area of Anantnag district in south Kashmir. (UNI)
