Kulgam, July 31: One non-local worker was killed and another sustained injuries after unidentified gunmen opened fire on them in the Kellam area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday evening, officials said.
According to officials, the attackers fired upon the two non-local workers in Kellam, leaving both critically injured.
The victims were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. However, one of the injured later succumbed to his injuries, while the other was referred to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for advanced treatment.
Soon after the incident, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the assailants.
The identity of the deceased and the injured worker was not immediately known. Further details are awaited. [KNT]
