Srinagar: A village sarpanch, Manzoor Ahmad Bangroo, was shot at by terrorists at the Goshbugh area of Pattan in the Baramulla district of Kashmir. The victim was critically injured and rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him brought dead, police sources informed.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police authorities further said that they received information about the incident in the evening at 7:30 pm and reached the spot. Preliminary investigation on the incident revealed that the terrorists had fired upon Manzoor Ahmad Bangroo, an independent Sarpanch and son of Mohammad Sideeq Bangroo, resident of Goshbugh, at Goshbugh Pattan area of Baramulla.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police has registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of the law. The investigation is in progress, and police officers continue to work to establish the full circumstances leading to the terror crime. "Investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the full circumstances of this terror crime. The area has been cordoned and search is going on," a police spokesman said.
Meanwhile, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and political parties condemned the killing. "I strongly condemn the terror attack on Sarpanch, Manzoor Ahmad Bangroo. Perpetrators of this despicable act shall be punished. My deepest condolences to the bereaved family in this hour of grief," Sinha tweeted. National Conference leader Omar Abdullah also put out a tweet saying, "Another targeted killing, another family in mourning this evening. This unending cycle of violence is heartbreaking. My condolences to the family of Manzoor Bangroo. May he find place in Jannat."
(With agency inputs)
