National Conference leader MI Wani shot at by unknown gunmen, injured

Wani, the block president of the Bijbehara block in South Kashmir, is reported to have suffered some seriously

National Conference leader Mohammad Ismail Wani was reportedly shot at by unknown gunmen earlier today in Anantnag.

Paramilitary soldiers in Anantnag. (HT File Photo/Representative image)

Wani, the block president of the Bijbehara block in South Kashmir, is reported to have suffered some seriously.

Reacting to news of the incident, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah tweeted, “My @JKNC_ colleague Mohd Ismail Wani, block President Bijbehara block in South Kashmir of has been shot & injured. He has been referred to Srinagar. Praying for his recovery.”

More details awaited.