Civilian shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama: Police

One person was shot dead by terrorists on Wednesday near Pinglena main road here, police said.

The deceased civilian has been identified as Showkat Ahmad Naikoo son of Mohammad Yousuf Naikoo resident of Pinglena Pulwama.

A case under relevant sections has been registered and his body has been handed over to the family members after completion of medico-legal formalities.

Officers from the local police unit visited the terror crime spot and are investigating the circumstances which led to this gruesome terror incident, police said in a statement.

Further investigation is underway.

-ANI