Business Standard

Militants shot dead SPO in Pulwama district of J&K

Image

Press Trust of India Srinagar

Militants shot dead a special police officer (SPO) in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday night, police said.

Militants fired upon SPO Sameer Ahmad near his residence in the Hanjan area of Pulwama in south Kashmir, a police official said.

Ahmad was rushed to a hospital, he said, adding that however, the SPO succumbed to his injuries.

The police had lodged a case in this regard, the official said.

Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content

Don't miss the most important news and views of the day. Get them on our Telegram channel

First Published: Jan 01 2019 | 8:50 PM IST

Explore News