Kashmir bleeds again, civilian succumbs to injuries after being shot by terrorists in Shopian

The civilian, who sustained bullet injuries after terrorists opened fire in Choudhary Gund area today, succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Puran Krishan Bhat, a Kashmiri Pandit.

Bhat was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to injuries during treatment and was declared dead by doctors.

"Terrorists fired upon a civilian (minority) Puran Krishan Bhat while he was on his way to an orchard in Chowdari Gund, Shopian. He was immediately shifted to hospital for treatment, where he succumbed," the Jammu Kashmir police said.

The area has been cordoned off by the security forces and a search for the terrorists is on.

Most details are awaited.