Bihar resident killed in Anantnag terrorist attack

Srinagar, April 17: A Bihar resident was shot dead by terrorists in the Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday evening, officials said.

A police spokesman said that terrorists shot at and critically injured Raju Shah, a resident of Bihar, in the Jablipora area of Bijbehara.

The injured person, who was shot at by #terrorists, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Search #operation underway in the area. Further details to follow.@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/uWSJI2cgeO

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) April 17, 2024

"Terrorists fired upon & critically injured one person identified as Raju Shah resident of Bihar at Jablipora Bijbehera, Anantnag. He has been evacuated to hospital for treatment. Area #cordoned off. Further details shall follow," said a police spokesman on X.

#Terrorists fired upon & critically injured one person identified as Raju Shah resident of Bihar at Jablipora Bijbehera, Anantnag. He has been evacuated to hospital for treatment. Area #cordoned off. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) April 17, 2024

Quoting officials, news agency GNS reported that the man succumbed to his injuries after terrorists fired upon him from a very close range.

He was immediately shifted to SDH Bijbehara in critical condition after receiving two bullets, one in neck and other in abdomen, it said.