A former counter insurgent-turned-Jammu & Kashmir Police cop was gunned down by “unidentified” terrorists near his home in South Kashmir district of Kulgam late on Wednesday night.
According to a police spokesman, “Terrorists fired upon a policeman Ab Rashid Dar at his native place in village Furrah of Kulgam late on Wednesday night”.
Local reports said Dar was shot at from a very close range. He received three bullet injuries on his chest and abdomen. He was rushed to GMC, Anantnag.
“He was shifted to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Police and security forces have cordoned the area and search is on to nab the terrorists”, police spokesman added. Nine years ago terrorists had also killed his son.