A resident of Punjab was shot lifeless by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Srinagar on Wednesday, the police mentioned. Another particular person was critically injured within the assault.

The deceased has been recognized as Amritpal Singh from Amritsar. He was attacked in Srinagar’s Shaheed Gunj space, which has been cordoned off by safety forces.

“Terrorists fired upon a non-local identified as Amritpal Singh resident of Amritsar at Shaheed Gunj Srinagar, who succumbed to the injuries. One more person is grievously injured and evacuated for medical attention. Area has been cordoned off. Further details shall follow,” the Kashmir Zone Police wrote on X.

Unidentified officers instructed PTI that Singh was shot by the terrorists from point-blank vary with an AK rifle at round 7 pm.

They mentioned Singh died on the spot whereas one other non-local employee, recognized as Rohit (25), was hit by the bullets within the stomach. He additionally hails from Amritsar and is present process therapy at SMHS hospital within the metropolis.

Leaders of the National Conference and the Peoples Democratic Party condemned the assault on the residents of Punjab.

“JKNC President Dr Farooq Abdullah and VP @OmarAbdullah are shocked and disgusted by the barbaric incident that took the life of Amrit Pal Singh in Shala Kadal, Srinagar. Their heartfelt condolences go out to his family,” the social gathering mentioned in a social media publish.

“Violence should have no place in our society and such acts of barbarity only serve to hinder the progress & peace we strive for,” the publish added.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) additionally condemned the “dastardly attack” and prayed for the swift restoration of the injured particular person.

This is the primary assault by terrorists on a non-local in Kashmir this 12 months, based on PTI. Last 12 months, the terrorists carried out a number of assaults on non-local employees within the valley together with in Anantnag and Shopian districts.

(With inputs from PTI)