Srinagar- A non-Muslim worker was shot dead by terrorists on Monday when he had gone to a market for purchasing milk in Anantnag district in South Kashmir, police said.
The worker, identified as Deepu from Udhampur district of Jammu region, was working in a circus that was camping at Janglaat Mandi area which was provided security, they said. The circus people had their own security as well.
The victim had gone to a nearby market to purchase milk when two motorcycle-borne youth fired three bullets at him from a close range at 8.30 pm, police said.
The worker was taken to the hospital where he was declared brought dead, they said.
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, police said.
“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.
#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. Case registered, #investigation going on.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) May 29, 2023
Police said a case has been registered and investigation is going on.
Meanwhile, the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha condemned the militant attack on a civilian in Anantnag . He extended his condolences to the family of slain civilian Deepu.
The Lt Governor said the government and entire nation is standing shoulder to shoulder with the family.
“Our security forces remain committed in their resolve to thwart the designs of terrorists and all efforts will be made to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the Lt Governor said.
Former J&K chief minister and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah tweeted, “Pained by the news of yet another targeted attack against a civilian in Anantnag area of South Kashmir. The murder of Deepak who worked with a travelling circus to earn an honest living is an abomination & I condemn this militant attack unreservedly. May Deepak’s soul rest in peace.”
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