Suspected militants, on Tuesday, shot a deputy sarpanch in Shopian township of north Kashmir's Baramulla district. Mohd Yaqoob Mala was fired upon by unidentified gunmen in the market, causing him serious injuries.
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Mala was rushed to the hospital where doctors said he is stable. "He has received serious injuries but is stable," said a police spokesmam. As per information, Mala was associated with National Conference.
Although the elections at the grassroot level were contested in a non-partisan manner, the elected representatives later showed their allegiance to varios mainstream parties. Police have launched a hunt to nab the assailants.
No militant outfit has so far claimed responsibility for the killing.
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