Srinagar, Feb 17 GNS): Unknown gunmen fired upon a man near Sonwar area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar on Wednesday evening.
A senior police officer told GNS that suspected militants fired upon the man, Aakash Mehra son of Ramesh Kumar Mehra near his restaurant, Krishan Dabba, Sonwar. He was immediately shifted to SMHS hospital for treatment where his condition is said to be stable, the officer said.
“Today at about 1935 hours Srinagar Police received information about a (militant) incident at Krishna Daba area of Dalgate Srinagar where (militants) had fired upon a civilian. Senior police officers reached at the spot,” a police spokesman said.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that (militants) had fired upon an individual at Krishna Daba area of Dalgate Srinagar. He has been identified as Akash Mehra son of Ramesh Kumar Mehra of Janipora Jammu at present Dalgate Srinagar. He has received gunshot injuries in this incident and was evacuated to nearby hospital for treatment of his injuries,” he said, adding, “Police has registered a case in this regard under relevant sections of law. Investigation is in progress and officers continue to work to establish the full circumstances of this terror crime. Area has been cordoned and search in the area is going on.”
Meanwhile, former Chief Ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti condemned the attack, saying such attacks are unacceptable.
“very sorry to hear about the attack on the Krishna Dhaba in Srinagar, these attacks are unacceptable. I hope the injured person who is himself associated with the dhaba & is undergoing treatment in a city hospital makes a complete & speedy recovery,” Omar said in a tweet.
“Deeply saddened by the attack on Krishna Dhaba at Sonawar in Srinagar. Extend my sympathies to the injured & his family. Violence is never the answer,” said Mehbooba in the tweet. (GNS)
