Srinagar, August 24(GNS): A would-be bridegroom was injured in a knife attack at Rakhama area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Saturday evening.

Official sources told GNS that some unknown bike borne persons called the would-be bridegroom, Mubashir Ahmad Naikoo amid celebrations of his Mehdi Raat. Later they attacked him with knife, and left him wounded before fleeing away.

Mubashir was shifted to SDH Kulgam where from he was referred to SMHS hospital for specialised treatment, they said.

Meanwhile, police said that a case has been registered and manhunt has been launched to nab attackers.(GNS)