A civilian was killed in south Kashmir's Pulwama district by unidentified gunmen on late Tuesday evening.
The deceased was identified as Javed Ahamd Khan, a teacher from Khandipora, Awantipora in district Pulwama. Gunmen shot Khan from close range leaving him dead on the spot.
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Army's 55 RR and SOG personnel have begun search operation to nab the unidentified gunman. "Motive for the killing is yet to be established," said a police spokesman.
No militant outfit has claimed responsibility for the killing so far.
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