Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 2: Militants today shot dead a Panch in Kolpora area of Kulgam district.
Police said that militants fired upon a Panch identified as Mohammad Yaqoob Dar at Kolpora Srundoo area of Kulgam this evening.
He was critically injured and was immediately shifted to nearby hospital for the treatment where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police have registered a case in this regard under relevant Sections of law. Investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the circumstances which led to this terror crime.
Area has been cordoned off and search is going on.
Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, said that the Panch was a contractor by profession and was affiliated with PDP earlier. Nowadays, he was an independent Panch.
“When we offered security and accommodation, he didn’t agree and gave police an undertaking,” he said.
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