Panchayat member shot dead by terrorists in J&K's Kulgam

March 02, 2022 23:54

Terrorists shot dead an independent panchayat member in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said in Srinagar.

Mohammad Yaqub Dar was shot at and critically injured by the ultras at his residence in the Srandoo area of Kulgam, they said.

The officials said Dar was shifted to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Political parties condemned the killing of Dar.

"While the government trumpets the policy of 'enforced peace' in Kashmir, a panch named Mohd Yaqoob Dar is shot dead. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this hour of grief," the People's Democratic Party said in a tweet. -- PTI

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