Political activist killed by militants in Pulwama

Security forces have cordoned off the area and a hunt has been launched to nab the attackers, Representational Image

A local political activist was killed and two policemen injured in a militant attack in south Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district yesterday, officials said.

Three persons were injured in firing by militants near the Rajpora Chowk in Pulwama district, a police official said. One of the injured, an activist identified as Ghulam Nabi Patel, resident of Shadimarg area, succumbed to injuries while being taken to a hospital, he added. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti condemned the killing.

The other two injured - both policemen - were being treated upon at a hospital and their condition was said to be stable, according to the police official. A hunt has been launched to nab the attackers, he said.

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