Civilian gunned down in Srinagar

Unidentified gunmen shot dead Majid Ahmad Gojri of Chattabal near Madina Complex in Karan Nagar area of Srinagar; search is going on, say police

Unidentified gunmen killed a civilian at Karan Nagar locality Srinagar on Saturday evening, police said.

Security personnel near the site where the man was shot dead in Srinagar on Saturday. (AFP)

It was at 5.30pm when the police were alerted about the incident near Madina Complex in Karan Nagar area where suspected militants had opened fire on a civilian.

A police spokesperson identified the victim as Majid Ahmad Gojri of Chattabal.

“He had received grievous gunshot injuries in this incident. Although the victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, he succumbed to his injuries,” he added.

A case has been registered. The area has been cordoned and search is going on, he said.