Terror attack: Kashmiri Pandit shot dead in govt office in Budgam

Team Udayavani, May 12, 2022, 7:24 PM IST

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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.

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.@JmuKmrPolice https://t.co/4gnHF9r9cv

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) May 12, 2022

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.

The injured was immediately brought to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries. Preliminary investigation reveals that 2 terrorists are involved in this heinous crime & have used pistol for committing this crime: J&K Police

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2022