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Policeman shot dead in Anantnag

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Press Trust of India Srinagar
Last Updated : Jul 25 2014 | 10:03 PM IST
Militants today shot dead a policeman in Anantnag district of the state, police said.
The victim, constable Altaf, was shot at from close range by the militants at Goriwan chowk in Anantnag town, 55 km from here, this evening, they said.
The cop was hit by a bullet in his chest and was referred to a hospital here in a critical condition, where he later succumbed to his injuries, a police spokesperson said.
No militant outfit, however, has so far claimed responsibility for the attack, police said, adding a hunt has been launched to nab the attackers.

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First Published: Jul 25 2014 | 10:03 PM IST

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