In another targeted killings, a Kashmiri pandit, who worked as a bank security guard was shot dead by gunmen at Achan in Litter town in Pulwama district on Sunday.
The deceased was identified as Sanjay Sharma Pandit, son of Kashinath Pandit.
After he was shot and critically injured, Sanjay was rushed to hospital, where he was declared dead.
The security forces cordoned off the area after the attack and launched an operation to look for the attackers. Fear gripped in the area of attack. The Pandits, the minority Hindu community in Kashmir, have repeatedly been targeted by militants after the revocation of Article 370 by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
“Terrorists fired upon one civilian from minority namely Sanjay Sharma S/O Kashinath Sharma R/O Achan Pulwama while on way to local market. He was shifted to hospital however, he succumbed to injuries. There was Armed guard in his village. Area cordoned off. Details shall follow,” tweeted Kashmir Zone Police.
Terrorists fired upon one civilian from minority namely Sanjay Sharma
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) February 26, 2023
S/O Kashinath Sharma R/O Achan Pulwama while on way to local market. He was shifted to hospital however, he succumbed to injuries. There was Armed guard in his village. Area cordoned off. Details shall follow.
"Deeply saddened to hear of the demise of Sanjay Pandith of Achan in Pulwama district of South Kashmir. Sanjay was working as a bank security guard & was killed in a militant attack earlier today. I unequivocally condemn this attack & send my condolences to his loved ones," tweeted National Conference leader Omar Abdullah.
