Srinagar, Apr 17: A worker from Bihar was shot dead by terrorists in the Anantnag district on Wednesday, officials here said.
They said the terrorists fired upon Raja Shah from point blank range at Jablipora in Bijbehara area, resulting in critical injuries. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries, they said.
The incident has taken place in the Anantnag Lok Sabha constituency which is going to polls in the third phase on May 7.
Meanwhile, two terror suspects were arrested from Anantnag district on Wednesday following the recovery of arms and ammunition from their possession, the Army said.
“On specific Intelligence input, a joint operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice on 17 Apr at Naina, Bijbehara in Anantnag. Two suspected individuals have been apprehended along with the recovery of one Weapon, one Hand Grenade and other war-like stores,” Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Army posted on X.
The Army said further investigation is in progress.
