J&K: Civilian Shot Dead By Terrorists in Anantnag

A migrant civilian, identified as Deepu, was tragically shot and killed by Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The incident took place when Deepu, a resident of Udhampur, was employed at a private circus fair situated in an amusement park near Janglaat Mandi in Anantnag. The circus people had their own security as well.

The victim had gone to a nearby market to purchase milk when two motorcycle-borne youths fired three bullets at him from a close range at 8.30 pm, police said.

Following the attack, Deepu was swiftly shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Tragically, despite efforts to save his life, he succumbed to his injuries.

ADGP Vijay Kumar was closely monitoring the situation and directed the district police to intensify their search to nab the killers at the earliest.

A little known outfit, Kashmir Freedom Fighter, believed to be a shadow outfit of banned Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the killing.

"Terrorists fired upon one civilian namely Deepu R/O Udhampur working at private circus mela at amusement park near Janglaat Mandi in #Anantnag. He was taken to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries," the Kashmir Zone Police tweeted. Police said a case has been registered and investigation is going on.

Police have registered a case in connection with the incident and initiated a thorough investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible for the heinous act. The probe is currently underway to gather evidence and ascertain the motive behind the attack.