Terrorists shhot dead Kashmiri Pandit in govt office in Budgam

Srinagar: A government employee, belonging to the Kashmiri Pandit community, died after being shot by terrorists at his office in Chadoora area of Budgam district in central Kashmir on Thursday.

“#Terrorists fired upon one employee namely Shri Rahul Bhat from #minority community in Tehsildar office Chadoora, #Budgam. He has been shifted to hospital,” the Kashmir Zonal Police tweeted.

Kashmir zone police further tweeted:  “The #injured was immediately brought to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar for treatment where he #succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary investigation reveals that 02 #terrorists are #involved in this #heinous crime & have used pistol for committing this crime.”

Media reports said that the security forces have launched a manhunt for the assailants.