Suspected terrorists shoot dead two civilians in J&K's Kulgam

Two civilians were killed by suspected terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. The area has been cordoned off and a search operation is underway.

Srinagar: Suspected terrorists shot and killed two civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday evening, officials said.

The two killed in the attack at Damhal Hanjipora have been identified as Ghulam Hassan Wagay, a retired government employee, and Seeraj Din Ahmad.

According to details, they were fired at a close range and suffered severe injuries. Wagay died at the spot while doctors declared Ahmad dead in the hospital.

Police parties have reached the spot and started investigation. The area have been cordoned off and a search operation has been started.